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What Causes Itching And Swollen Toes?

A few days ago, one of my toes started itching, then swelled up and turned red at the tip. Then, 3 days ago, I developed a hives like rash covering pretty much my whole body. Today, I have blisters on the affected toe and also smaller ones in the area around it. Went to the doctor and she had me get a blood test for uric acid (testing for gout, I guess). The uric acid test is in normal range - 6.1. The toe is not painful, but itches like there is no tomorrow. I am a 60-yo male, and active - I do water aerobics and walk 2+ miles. Also have been hiking recently. Any ideas?
posted on Tue, 24 Jun 2014
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I have gone through your query and understand your concern.You can discuss with your doctor about it. I think you should exclude any cold exposure, diabetes and circulation disturbance. It can be something like cold allergy and circulation disturbances. You can get it clinical examination by general surgeon for better understanding. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you a good health.
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What Causes Itching And Swollen Toes?

Hi Welcome to healthcaremagic I have gone through your query and understand your concern.You can discuss with your doctor about it. I think you should exclude any cold exposure, diabetes and circulation disturbance. It can be something like cold allergy and circulation disturbances. You can get it clinical examination by general surgeon for better understanding. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don t hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.