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Suggest Treatment For Pea Sized Bump On The Toe Indicate

Posted on Mon, 22 May 2017

Question: Hi. I just noticed a small pea sized movable bump on the under side of my big toe. It doesn't hurt. What could it be? Should I be worried?

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Respected user,hi clinically benign pathological condition at present.

Detailed Answer:
Respected User, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly.
*Small pea sized bump under side of big toe is suggestive of differential diagnosis
- Callus - Sebaceous cyst - Wart - Lipoma - Bursal cyst
*All of these are benign conditions , nothing to be worried at present
*Will suggest to give other details necessary herewith for more evaluations :
- exact location of bump
- consistency , range of mobility
- duration , change in size since beginning , rate of growth / increase in size
- overlying skin color / temperature difference / associated itching
- noticing any central black spot / punctum / any discharge from within
- history of trauma
- toe movements range
- associated other ailments like diabetes / arthritis / any other condition
- clinical photograph of the same would be great help
Hope this helps you.
Thanks for using Health Care Magic & giving me an opportunity to assist you.
Waiting for your reverting with asked details.
Regards dear take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (20 minutes later)

- exact location of bump (directly on opposite side of big toe knuckle)
- consistency , range of mobility (side to side it moves approx 1/4" to each side, back and forth doesn't really move)
- duration , change in size since beginning , rate of growth / increase in size (just felt it tonight. It's under the skin, feels almost like a blister to the light touch) Almost feels like a vein but definitely XXXXXXX or pea shape.
- overlying skin color / temperature difference / associated itching (skin color is the same as other areas, maybe a bit red but I've been touching it a lot, no itching
- noticing any central black spot / punctum / any discharge from within (no discharge)
- history of trauma (not that I recall)
- toe movements range (normal movement)
- associated other ailments like diabetes / arthritis / any other condition (no)
- clinical photograph of the same would be great help

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Respected Chp, hi its Plantar wart/callus absolutely benign condition.

Detailed Answer:
Respected user, hi
Thanks for all the details.
* it is Plantar wart / callus - a totally benign condition of the foot.
*Take necessary precautions as under for better feeling :
- avoid wearing fit chappals , tight shoes .
- wear soft slippers till possible.
- check whether your shoes are compressing more towards particular point
while jogging/running if so change shoes or put a foam support inside for it.
- avoid walking barefoot .
- avoid any trauma / exposure to excess cold/heat without socks .
- avoid standing excessively in same position for long period of times.
- in case of pain can take simple analgesic like Acetaminophen otherwise there
is no requirement.
- immerse foot in leukwarm water with added antiseptic liquid / epsom salt
for 15-20 minutes three times a day , which makes it soothing & lessens
overlying hardening / streching .
- avoid excess rubbing .
- maintain your body weight under control .
- Consultant Surgeon`s opinion in case of more pain , increased size, redness
over it, difficulty in walking or any other related issue.
Hope I have cleared all the things for your condition.
Welcome for any further queries or else you can rate the answer accordingly to
my concern for your topic.
Wishing you fast speedy recovery from the same.
Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana