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Suggest Remedy For Persistent Swelling, Stiffness And Numbness In Toe Post Fracture

I broke my third toe 9 weeks ago, and sought medical treatment. I was told to do buddy taping. After seeing my family doctor at week 6, he didn t think another X ray is necessary as I am healing ok. However, after I removed buddy taping, the foot was still a bit swollen from the other, and I have experienced the sensation of numbness and stiffness on the toe and surrounding area since then. When I moved the injured toe, I also felt tingling. Is it normal, and would that go away? I am a 40 year old woman.
posted on Tue, 7 Jul 2015
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Hello,

The symptoms can be related to inflammation of the injured toe. The inflammation can press the nerve causing stiffness or numbness. In my opinion, an X-ray is always needed to exclude the fracture. Meanwhile, I suggest using anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to relieve the inflammation. I also recommend to use cold compresses for local application.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Remedy For Persistent Swelling, Stiffness And Numbness In Toe Post Fracture

Hello, The symptoms can be related to inflammation of the injured toe. The inflammation can press the nerve causing stiffness or numbness. In my opinion, an X-ray is always needed to exclude the fracture. Meanwhile, I suggest using anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to relieve the inflammation. I also recommend to use cold compresses for local application. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician