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My Big Toe, Right Below The Nail Is Red Swollen

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Question : My big toe, right below the nail is red swollen and painful
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Oral antibiotic and anti-inflammatory

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Perhaps the area is infected. I suggest you to take an oral antibiotic e.g either amoxicilin or cephalexin for a week. In addition I suggest you to take an oral anti-inflammatory e.g ibuprofen or diclofenac, twice daily for a few days. These are prescription medications.

Hope I have answered your query.Let me know if you need any more assistance
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My Big Toe, Right Below The Nail Is Red Swollen

Brief Answer: Oral antibiotic and anti-inflammatory Detailed Answer: Hello, Perhaps the area is infected. I suggest you to take an oral antibiotic e.g either amoxicilin or cephalexin for a week. In addition I suggest you to take an oral anti-inflammatory e.g ibuprofen or diclofenac, twice daily for a few days. These are prescription medications. Hope I have answered your query.Let me know if you need any more assistance