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What Causes Pain And Swelling In The Toe?

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Posted on Thu, 24 Aug 2017
Question: Hi I have a foot problem my pinky toe is swollen I have raw skin between my pinky toe and the next toe and its discarding puss. what can I do to bring down the swell and heel the raw skin?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
A Course of antibiotics ,antiseptic dressins is a must.

Detailed Answer:
Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon.
Swelling and pus discharge means there is infection, either in soft tissues or bones.
Start antibiotic , do dressing with antiseptic cream , get an x ray of the little toe abd blood counts. If you feel there is no improvement in 5 days , consult a surgeon.
Thanx for the question. Please feel free to ask any other question.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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What Causes Pain And Swelling In The Toe?

Brief Answer: A Course of antibiotics ,antiseptic dressins is a must. Detailed Answer: Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon. Swelling and pus discharge means there is infection, either in soft tissues or bones. Start antibiotic , do dressing with antiseptic cream , get an x ray of the little toe abd blood counts. If you feel there is no improvement in 5 days , consult a surgeon. Thanx for the question. Please feel free to ask any other question.