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Suggest Remedy For Throbbing Pain & Numbness In Foot
Hi, my name is Isaiah, 14 years old and today i dropped a can of drink on my right foot, pointer toe? The 2nd toe to the left. Immediately afterwards it started to throb and become numb when I curl my toes and/or walk. I constantly feel throbbing and half to walk either on my heel or side of my foot. The toenail is slightly purple and the skin above the nail (hangnail area i guess) is purple and swollen too. Should i seek medical help, or should i put ice and wait for it to heal naturally?
I think you need to get x ray as it may be a hairline fracture. Also if there is accumulation of blood below nail, this can get infected and causes severe pain. I would advice you to apply ice and take rest. if there is fracture on x ray then treatment can be done accordingly.
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Suggest Remedy For Throbbing Pain & Numbness In Foot
I think you need to get x ray as it may be a hairline fracture. Also if there is accumulation of blood below nail, this can get infected and causes severe pain. I would advice you to apply ice and take rest. if there is fracture on x ray then treatment can be done accordingly.