Can I Get An Infection With Intermittent Pain And Tightness In Between Metacarpals After Smashing My Toe?

Posted on Tue, 31 Dec 2013

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Question : I smashed my little toe into a heavy mirror on the floor and had to put it back into place- one month ago. I then tubbed it again last week and since then the whole foot became swollen, and painful.and slightly red. the swelling has now subsided but i have deep intermittent pain, throbbing, pulling sensation. can I still get an infection or sepsis? It feels tight in between the metacarpels. thanks XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Chance of getting this infected. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for your query. From description it seems that there is inflammation over foot. There might be chance of getting this infected. I advice you to give you rest to the part affected, take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin 1 tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily) to reduce pain and inflammation and consult your doctor for thorough examination of foot to rule out any infective cause. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care

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