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How To Treat Swollen Toe?

The third toe on my left foot is red, swollen and numb. There is no pain, but discomfort from the swelling. No skin abrasions are visible. No other toes on either foot are swollen. The discomfort is located in my toe and not the foot, specifically in the midsection of my toe. When I move the toe forward, backward and around in circles, there is no pain. My toes point straight forward and are not bent to the side. There is slight pain when I apply pressure to the midsection of my toe near the joint (not attached to my foot, but above), but it does not feel broken. I was a dancer for many years and have broken and jammed my big toes on multiple occasions, but not within the last ten years. I do not wear high heels, comfortable shoes only. I am a female, thirty years of age. I have not had any surgeries (ever) nor had any major injuries. I exercise and am in relatively good health with the only chronic illness being acid reflux, for which I am taking 20mg of omeprazole per day. I recently started taking omeprazole with magnesium (OTC). I am not pregnant. This summer I went on an extended backpacking trip, after hiking 40+ miles my right knee felt irritated, but it was not painful and ibuprofen helped.
Mon, 29 Jul 2019
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General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hello,

For how long have you been seeing this? Kindly see if the size of the swelling is increasing or not. If you are feeling any pain, kindly start using an analgesic (Ibuprufen will do) .if the size increase kindly consults an ortho.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr ASIF, General & Family Physician
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How To Treat Swollen Toe?

Hello, For how long have you been seeing this? Kindly see if the size of the swelling is increasing or not. If you are feeling any pain, kindly start using an analgesic (Ibuprufen will do) .if the size increase kindly consults an ortho. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr ASIF, General & Family Physician