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Can A Tight Fitting Shoe Cause Swollen, Red, Painful Toe And How To Treat This?

Hello, 3 days ago my fourth toe on my right foot began to feel sore. A bump formed by the end of the first day. The area where the bump is located is now red, hard, and swollen. It is not warm. I have tried a hot press and I have soaked my foot in water with a few drops of eucalyptus, rosemary, and pepperment essential oils, the latter has helped with the soreness of my toe but it is still swollen, red, and painfull. I did not bump my toe. I did however wear tight shoes 4 days ago but took them off after about 6 hours.
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Thanks for query.yes tight shoes do result in sore toes.but fortunately its self limiting.rule out any infection (pus,fever etc).you can take pain killers and apply antiseptic ointment.avoid tight shoes until it gets healed.regards
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Can A Tight Fitting Shoe Cause Swollen, Red, Painful Toe And How To Treat This?

Thanks for query.yes tight shoes do result in sore toes.but fortunately its self limiting.rule out any infection (pus,fever etc).you can take pain killers and apply antiseptic ointment.avoid tight shoes until it gets healed.regards