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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Bruising In Toe After An Injury

My wife stubbed your big toe. It is sore, a little bruised, but she can move the joint. The nurse at our GP practice gave her some lint to put between the big toe and the next one, and a bandage to then put round both toes. However it keeps slipping off. Can we buy a splint in the chemist, similar to a bunion bandage, that would comfortably and securely go over both toes. Just seen your request for money before answering. Sorry thought the service. Both pensioners on medical cards and state pension. No spare euros. Cancel question, sorry for taking up your time. Advise cash commitment is marked up at the first stage, not later on in as it appears to be. Transparency is important in attracting paying customers. Thank you Mick
posted on Sat, 19 Jul 2014
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Hi,
Thanks for your query.

* An initial xray of the injured part is mandatory to rule out any bony injury (fracture). If the xray is negative for a fracture, then the other possibility is soft tissue injury.

The initial management for your condition is as follows -

- Give adequate rest to the injured part and avoid any movements that produces pain
- Apply ice wrapped in a damp towel to the injured area for 15 to 20 minutes every two to three hours during the day
- Do buddy strapping over toes.
- Keep the injured area raised and supported on a pillow to help reduce swelling. If your leg is injured, avoid having long periods of time where your leg is not raised.

If your symptoms are still persisting after the above measures, consult an orthopedic surgeon for further evaluation and management.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Bruising In Toe After An Injury

Hi, Thanks for your query. * An initial xray of the injured part is mandatory to rule out any bony injury (fracture). If the xray is negative for a fracture, then the other possibility is soft tissue injury. The initial management for your condition is as follows - - Give adequate rest to the injured part and avoid any movements that produces pain - Apply ice wrapped in a damp towel to the injured area for 15 to 20 minutes every two to three hours during the day - Do buddy strapping over toes. - Keep the injured area raised and supported on a pillow to help reduce swelling. If your leg is injured, avoid having long periods of time where your leg is not raised. If your symptoms are still persisting after the above measures, consult an orthopedic surgeon for further evaluation and management. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care