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Suggest Treatment For Post-fall Soreness And Bruising
Question: I hurt my big toe today and it's bruised and warm to the touch compared to the other foot!! I'm diabetic and have neuropathy in both legs and don't feel pain from the shin down. Is there anything I should be concerned about?
Brief Answer:
It can be a fracture in toe
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. It can not be taken lightly. I would recommend you to get x ray of the foot. If there is hairline fracture then you will need splinting of the toe.
Even if there is no fracture then you will need bed rest. I would also suggest you following.
1.Antibiotic like Amoxicillin twice daily.
2.Tablet Brufen twice daily.
3.Limb elevation.
4.Good sugar control.
You should not delay it as it can cause more complication also. I hope this answer will be useful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
thanks
It can be a fracture in toe
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. It can not be taken lightly. I would recommend you to get x ray of the foot. If there is hairline fracture then you will need splinting of the toe.
Even if there is no fracture then you will need bed rest. I would also suggest you following.
1.Antibiotic like Amoxicillin twice daily.
2.Tablet Brufen twice daily.
3.Limb elevation.
4.Good sugar control.
You should not delay it as it can cause more complication also. I hope this answer will be useful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2002
Answered : 4486 Questions
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