What Is The Cure For Inflamed And Painful Little Toe?

Posted on Sun, 17 Nov 2013

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Sun, 17 Nov 2013 Answered on

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Question : my left little toe get inflamed and is very painful

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Need more info Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query I need more info in order to help you better as the information given is not enough to come to a conclusion. 1. How did it get inflamed ? 2. Is it swollen and red? 3.Are you able to bend the toe? Please get back to me, I am awaiting your reply. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (9 minutes later)

I don't know how it get inflamed ,but in the morning is worse, is a sort of soft corn between the toes ,and yes I can bent my toe

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Anti inflammatory drugs to be taken Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the quick reply For an inflamed toe I suggest you to take a course of antibiotic, the ideal antibiotic would be a combination of amox with clavulanic acid, taken twice daily for 5 days. It popularly comes as Tab Augmentin. The ideal anti inflammatory drug would be to take Tab Enractin plus twice daily for 3 days, it also helps reduce the pain. I advice to discuss my suggestions with a general surgeon, please do not consider this my prescription to you I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me I wish you good health and a speedy recovery

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar