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What Causes Swelling And Pain In My Toe?
I was bitten on my second toe after my big toe by what appeared to be a bed bug very early yesterday morning. Today my toe is swollen and painful and throbbing, especially around the cuticle. Is there anything I can do to ease the swelling and pain? I have my fooy elevated now but even that hurts from the pressure.
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In Short: You have inflammation of your toe due to bite.
Explanation: As you had bed bug bite, it is the inflammation caused due to bed bug bite. So you can take anti-inflammatory drugs for relief. It is also advisable to have antibiotics to prevent infection from bite.
So, consult your doctor before taking antibiotics, as it is a prescription medication.For time being you can apply oint betadine locally.
Good luck
In Short: You have inflammation of your toe due to bite.
Explanation: As you had bed bug bite, it is the inflammation caused due to bed bug bite. So you can take anti-inflammatory drugs for relief. It is also advisable to have antibiotics to prevent infection from bite.
So, consult your doctor before taking antibiotics, as it is a prescription medication.For time being you can apply oint betadine locally.
Good luck
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