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Why My Toe Is Swollen And Discoloured?

I m a 53 year old female, 5 10 155 lbs in good health. Over the last 2 months my second toe on my right foot has been swollen, discolored and feels like there s a rubber band around it. I ve been to the doctor, had x-rays and blood work. There are no fractures and have ruled out gout. I ve been on antibiotics for the last 5 days but no changes. Any ideas of what to check for next?
Thu, 16 Apr 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Second toe swollen and painful could be infection or arthritis. Usually gout is seen commonly in great toe.
Now as your x ray is normal and your blood investigation are normal.you will need repeat examinaion and screening as x ray may be negative in early phase of infection.
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Why My Toe Is Swollen And Discoloured?

Second toe swollen and painful could be infection or arthritis. Usually gout is seen commonly in great toe. Now as your x ray is normal and your blood investigation are normal.you will need repeat examinaion and screening as x ray may be negative in early phase of infection.