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Any Suggestion For Child Suffering From Swollen Ring/pink Toe Of Right Foot?

I noticed Sunday, 2/2/14 that my 7yr old Daughters ring toe and pinky toe on her right foot were swollen. She has fingers for toes, long and skinny and they were both swelled up like sausages. I could not find any bruising, she can bend them, she doesn t remember hitting them on anything, but she does say it hurts when she bends them and when I push on them. I gave her some Motrin hoping that it would reduce the swelling. Monday, they were still swollen, so I tried giving her Benadryl to see if that would reduce the swelling, thinking maybe it s something allergy related. Tuesday, the pinky toe is not swollen anymore, but the ring toe is still fat. Still no bruising, but she still says it hurts when I touch it. I am at a loss on what it could be or why its not going away. I don t know if something bit her, or did she stub it? I don t know what I should do. Do I take her to have it checked out or give it more time? This is now day 4.
Tue, 27 Jun 2017
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Sports Medicine Specialist 's  Response
Hi. My opinion is that it should be checked to exclude insect bites, allergy, Fungal infections or even trauma. Even if she does not recall bumping her foot, it is possible she did and sustained a ligament injury, especially as it is sore when touched. Rather let your doctor have a look. Hope this helps.
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Any Suggestion For Child Suffering From Swollen Ring/pink Toe Of Right Foot?

Hi. My opinion is that it should be checked to exclude insect bites, allergy, Fungal infections or even trauma. Even if she does not recall bumping her foot, it is possible she did and sustained a ligament injury, especially as it is sore when touched. Rather let your doctor have a look. Hope this helps.