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How To Treat Swollen And Bruised Toe?
I dropped a heavy cutting board about 5 lbs or more on the top of my foot right below my toes. I can t bend my big toe and it is swollen and bruised. I ve been icing it and it has not improved in two days. Bruising is getting worse. I can stand but only walk on side of foot. What should I do? Thank you.
Tue, 30 Jun 2015
Hello,
Thanks for using HCM.
I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query.
I can understand your concern.
You have been doing right thing by icing it.
Take ibuprofen and paracetamol combination.
It is 2 days and things have not improved that calls for an Xray of your toe to rule out fracture.
Further treatment can be planned only after radio logical finding.
Hope , this suggestion will help you.
Good luck.
Thanks for using HCM.
I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query.
I can understand your concern.
You have been doing right thing by icing it.
Take ibuprofen and paracetamol combination.
It is 2 days and things have not improved that calls for an Xray of your toe to rule out fracture.
Further treatment can be planned only after radio logical finding.
Hope , this suggestion will help you.
Good luck.
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