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I have had a swollen and very red middle right toe off and on for several months Ive been to the doctor for a physical and all my blood work came out good but I forgot to tell him about my middle right red and swollen toe. Im not overweight, I eat fairly well and exercise regularly I need help with this situation. Thank you for your help What do you think my problem is?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The two possibilities are gout and arthritis. Check your serum uric acid to rule out gout. If uric acid comes as normal, it is better to take an MRI scan to look for any contusion or thin hair line fracture, which may got undetected. As of now, you can take analgesics/anti inflammatory combination like Acetaminophen/Serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief. Consult an orthopedician for further evaluation.
Wishing you good health.
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What Causes Swelling In The Toe?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The two possibilities are gout and arthritis. Check your serum uric acid to rule out gout. If uric acid comes as normal, it is better to take an MRI scan to look for any contusion or thin hair line fracture, which may got undetected. As of now, you can take analgesics/anti inflammatory combination like Acetaminophen/Serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief. Consult an orthopedician for further evaluation. Wishing you good health. Thanks.