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What Is The Treatment For Swelling And Redness In The Toe?
I just took my sock off my left foot and noticed that my big toe was swollen and red. it looks purple at the nail base where it meets the skin. It's sore to touch. I do not recall running into anything or dropping anything on it. what should I do?
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Hi,I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon.
With the description it seems like a nail bed infection.
Start antibiotics ASAP and continue for 5 days along with pain killers.Consult a surgeon if surgical intervention is required.
With the description it seems like a nail bed infection.
Start antibiotics ASAP and continue for 5 days along with pain killers.Consult a surgeon if surgical intervention is required.
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