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What Does Swelling Below Toe Nail Indicate?
Question: swelling below my toe nail. what is it? I am diabetic.
Brief Answer:
It could be infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. The swelling could well be due to infection. To confirm that please tell me-
1.Do you have fever,pain and swelling?
2.Any restriction of toe movement?
If possible send the picture.
Looking forward to your reply.
Take care
It could be infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. The swelling could well be due to infection. To confirm that please tell me-
1.Do you have fever,pain and swelling?
2.Any restriction of toe movement?
If possible send the picture.
Looking forward to your reply.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I think i have submitted but it does not reflect here.
Pain at the cureve od toe nail.Shape of toenail shape has changed due to swelling. Pulling pain near toes.Fever sometimes especially in the morning but not high.. Burning sensation below the feet. I am un comfortable.
Pain at the cureve od toe nail.Shape of toenail shape has changed due to swelling. Pulling pain near toes.Fever sometimes especially in the morning but not high.. Burning sensation below the feet. I am un comfortable.
Brief Answer:
May start antibiotic
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Based on your reply and being diabetic, it is my sincere advice to start antibiotic like Augmentin along with Ibuprofen and trypsin/chymotrypsin to reduce pain and swelling. Clean the toe with XXXXXXX warm water and apply beta dine solution.
To help you better please send the picture of toe if possible.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
May start antibiotic
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Based on your reply and being diabetic, it is my sincere advice to start antibiotic like Augmentin along with Ibuprofen and trypsin/chymotrypsin to reduce pain and swelling. Clean the toe with XXXXXXX warm water and apply beta dine solution.
To help you better please send the picture of toe if possible.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have sent you the pic under upload reports.Let me know if you can see it.
Brief Answer:
Picture is not that clear
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have seen the picture and with the nail polish and poor picture quality,it's difficult to have any opininon.Is the first toe(great toe) involved?This looks inflammed.
You may take the medicine as discussed earlier.
Take care
Picture is not that clear
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have seen the picture and with the nail polish and poor picture quality,it's difficult to have any opininon.Is the first toe(great toe) involved?This looks inflammed.
You may take the medicine as discussed earlier.
Take care
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Mukesh Chugh
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
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