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Suggest Treatment For Reddish And Sensitive Big Toe
Question: One of my big toes has gotten very red and sensitive to the touch. Toe nail seems a bit "looser" than other toe. Some kind of infection?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to HCM.
Yes, it sounds like an infection. It may be caused by ingrown nail or by other infections especially if you are a diabetic. In such cases,local antibiotic ointment won't be very effective. You should have amoxicillin orally for 5 days and have salt baths of toe in warm water few times daily. Wish you good health. Regards
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Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to HCM.
Yes, it sounds like an infection. It may be caused by ingrown nail or by other infections especially if you are a diabetic. In such cases,local antibiotic ointment won't be very effective. You should have amoxicillin orally for 5 days and have salt baths of toe in warm water few times daily. Wish you good health. Regards
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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