Suggest Treatment For Painful Swelling Of Tiny Toe

Posted on Mon, 24 Nov 2014

Question: Hi,

This is regarding Query i asked you on 2 Sep.

"Hi, I am having pain in my last finger of leg. The pain started yesterday morning and it was severe at night that it woke me from sleep. The pain is around upper and around portion of nails that finger is swelled now. Dont know the reason if i hit somehere. Can you help? "

Now what problem is I observed from last 15 or more.
The finger that had problem, half of nail has gone black/grey and i have some pain when walk or move that finger. Should I visit Docter?

Answered by Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Visit a doctor

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
I suggest you visit a doctor for clinical examination to rule out any injury or infection like fungal infection. If doctor suspects injury doctor would advice X ray.
Meanwhile hot fomentation will help you to reduce swelling.
Continue medication paracetamol with serrotopeptidase combination.
Doctor would advice antibiotics or antifungal medications according to diagnosis.
If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.
Thank you

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju