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Why Is My Big Toe Swollen, Red And Draining After The Nail Came Off Besides Experiencing Fever?

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Posted on Wed, 5 May 2021
Question: My Big toe is swollem, red and draining, the toe nail has come off, I have had fever but no pain. The reddness is going futher up my foot. What should I do.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (38 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Could be infection / Cellulitis.

Detailed Answer:
Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon.
I have read the details and in my opinion it is infection- either from bone or skin. Lack of pain is not a good sign since it indicates damage to local nerves also.
I would recommend Antibiotics, and pain killers . Please get an X ray of toe , Complete blood count and Serum Uric Acid.
If there is involvement of bones , then surgery may be required.
Thanks for the question. Please feel free to ask any other question.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Why Is My Big Toe Swollen, Red And Draining After The Nail Came Off Besides Experiencing Fever?

Brief Answer: Could be infection / Cellulitis. Detailed Answer: Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon. I have read the details and in my opinion it is infection- either from bone or skin. Lack of pain is not a good sign since it indicates damage to local nerves also. I would recommend Antibiotics, and pain killers . Please get an X ray of toe , Complete blood count and Serum Uric Acid. If there is involvement of bones , then surgery may be required. Thanks for the question. Please feel free to ask any other question.