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How To Heal Swollen And Painful Toe After A Hit?

Hi, my friend kicked my leg while we were playing football, and he hit slightly above my toe. its been a week, the swell went down but there is still pain. I tried playing football again yesterday but toe was very painful. Is there any solution for this?
Mon, 11 Aug 2014
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Hi and welcome to HCM. Thanks for the query.
It should be immobilised with pflasters and you need to put ice on it and rest for few days. if there is fracture then recovery may last up to 4 weeks.
Wish you good health. Regards
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How To Heal Swollen And Painful Toe After A Hit?

Hi and welcome to HCM. Thanks for the query. It should be immobilised with pflasters and you need to put ice on it and rest for few days. if there is fracture then recovery may last up to 4 weeks. Wish you good health. Regards