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How To Heal Frostbite On Toes?

I got frostbite on 3 toes 2 days ago. They are still swollen and have blisters on them but there is no blue or black anymore. They still hurt quite a bit and the skin is mostly still numb. Is there anything a doctor can do to help me now if I see one? I am thinking the damage is done, there is no sign of infection, and there is no blue or black then they can't really help me so why go. Is this correct?
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ther are various degrees of frostbite. A mild frostbite after rewarming presents as redness and mild pain lasting for a few hours. In deeper and severe cases, Blistering, full-thickness skin necrosis and gangrene can be seen after rewarming. Damage to nerves and blood vessels can lead to numbness and abnormal sensations which may last for months to years.

Even after 2 days of frostbite, you still haven't recovered and it seems you still have signs of deeper damage. I would advise you to consult your doctor to be on safer side. A further damage obviously can be prevented and you need to take medicines for your pain, blisters and numbness atleast for a speedy recovery

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How To Heal Frostbite On Toes?

hello ther are various degrees of frostbite. A mild frostbite after rewarming presents as redness and mild pain lasting for a few hours. In deeper and severe cases, Blistering, full-thickness skin necrosis and gangrene can be seen after rewarming. Damage to nerves and blood vessels can lead to numbness and abnormal sensations which may last for months to years. Even after 2 days of frostbite, you still haven t recovered and it seems you still have signs of deeper damage. I would advise you to consult your doctor to be on safer side. A further damage obviously can be prevented and you need to take medicines for your pain, blisters and numbness atleast for a speedy recovery thanks Dr Jyoti Gupta