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I have a broken big toe, and I am in a walking boot. I have engagement pictures this weekend, and that would make my brale 3 weeks old. Could I slip my foot in a small heEl shoe, just to take pics, and get back to my boot?

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Try doing it gradually. ... Read More

Do I need to go to the doctor for my broken big toe? Also, what will happen when I go?

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Yep . You should. X ray will help for the further treatments . How it happened and when ? ... Read More

My son droped a barbell on his big toe about 3 - 4 weeks ago. it bruised the big toe. he has a hike on the 23 this 7.2 miles over two days. The terian is Moderate with a few steep sections and minial incline gain. can my son do the hike? how should we wrap it? he says that in day to day activities he feels little to no discomfort.

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Yes he can take the hike but would be better to show once to an orthopedic to rule out any further possible bone contussion ... Read More

Hi I met with an accident 1month back and my left leg pinky toe was dislodged i.e broken above the joint. I had POP for nearly 28days. After opening the plaster, I'm satisfied as whenever I touch the toe, the bone is strong so that means it's healed somewat. But a miniscule part swells up whenever i try walking, I don't walk on that toe. I use my

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Hi, is there any bluish black discolouration? Apply ice and it should help ... Read More

Hi, I am facing problem with my big toe which has come out. I am facing this problem from years but I ignored which is annoying me now and I am quite worried. Also I feel there is a bone enlarged on my nose and I am worried if it is more visible. Kindly let me know if it is cured or not. If yes then how n which doctor?

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Consult orthopedic surgeon ,needs evaluation by clinical examination and radiological ... Read More

My toe is swollen and bruised. Is it broken or sprained? I can barley walk on it.

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Phalynx fracture can be a possibility in swollen and bruised toe after injury. Kindly consult Orthopedic Surgeon near you for diagnosis and further management. ... Read More

My big toe is hurting since 3yrs,especially when i work. A short time what should I do

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You should use a bandage to prevent it from getting hurt and get a X-ray done, ... Read More

I have a broken bone thats not looking so good even though my doctor said it was fine

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The broken bone could look uneven if the fracture was not stabilized well..that can be commented upon by looking at the x-rays ..or if it limits movement at any particular joint...Sometimes it's the s ... Read More

Hey i am from Pakistan. i got a accident one year ago in which my left leg bone broken. know i am not able to walk .

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Dear Respected I have gone through your problems For more clear advice I need to examine you in details along with some investigation like x ray and blood test. Revert back with all these. ... Read More

Attached is the x ray of my broken bone Could you please let me know if surgery is the only solution for this.

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It is better to have surgery- sometimes fracture moves more. If it not healing in good position- you may loose rotations ... Read More

Hi, I have broken my thumb bone and they have plastered it. But I have been told that the plaster might not be able to heal the bone and they will need to consult a hand specialist to see if a surgery is needed. Can someone please advise if it is necessary to go through surgery for this. What could be the consequences if I decide not to do surgery?

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It will unite in 2 months ... Read More

I had my toe nail broken 2 days ago which now feels better in pain still cant walk. Attaching image. Condition of wound is also better but i can see kind of swelling on bottom side. Do i need antibiotics for wound. Also i had tt vaccine 1.5 months ago, do i need to redo? If antibiotics needed please suggest name. I am dressing it twice a day cleani

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My foot slipped while climbing up the stairs 3 months ago. Big toe slightly deformed like a bunion. Most of the swelling and pain got reduced in the first month. But there is still some pain and stiffness while loading weight or bending the big toe. X-ray ruled out fracture. MRI says Patchy marrow Edema and joint diffusion in the first MTP. Doctor

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Sir, Take some anti inflammatory drugs for five days and get your uric acid levels also done. Regards Dr Prasad ... Read More

Hello doctors, My husband has swollen big toe for 3 weeks. When consulting doctors they said it's paronychia and needs antibiotics. After antibiotics and soaking in hot water daily, he is still unable to walk and pain is severe at night. Is there any natural remedies to treat paronychia? Please advise. So far in the last 3 weeks it's only swelling

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occasionally ingrown toe nail could cause severe pain without any inflammation. You can upload an image of the same. Application of turmeric powder paste may help relieving the pain. ... Read More

My left big toe nail got fungus and getting white in the front side since last 2 years...but 2 days before I had hit by a hard surface and some Parr of it getting ash colour and getting dip ash colour day by day...which doctor to see and how to cure it...

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Consult a dermatologist ... Read More

I have puss filled swelling on one side of the big toe from 1 week. 2 days ago I saw little puss coming out from the other side. The toe hurts a little. It hurts a lot when pressed or put pressure. What is this and how to resolve this. Please help

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Dear sir/mam My name is sureshkumar My son age 1.25 year power bank fell on the my son's foot big toe and the nail was slightly bruised and blood flowed. After 10 min. Blood flow was stopped. Plz suggest me medicines

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Appy t.bact cream ... Read More

I have problem in big toe of my right leg , when I fold my toe it pains heavily after a shock like sensation and the toe swells leading to lot of pain , this problem is recurring continously for past 3 years

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

When I touch the big toe( especially under and fronts ide of toe) namaste I feeling like pus around the toe or feeling pressure all over the toe (means I have sensation round the toe). But it is not swollen and looking normal.

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.  ... Read More

From last 2 months i can see some changes in my both legs big toe side.. near the nail skin it is becoming black kind of spot. Initially I was feeling itching on the area bt now from last week there is some cut has been generated and now it's paining and when I did google so got to know that it can be fungal infection. Attaching a pic for more clar

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Hello doctor!! I am experiencing muscle twitches especially at right big toe area and other areas which lasts for two to three seconds for the past three days. Is anything critical. ??

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It is not critical. Seems to be neuropraxia symptoms. Identify the trigger which is causing the twitches (eg. Standing for prolonged period, wearing hard chappals) ... Read More

Hi Doctors, My mother is 54yrs old, has developed some brown-black lines on both her big toe nails. Its there for 4-5 months now, no change,no pain. She wears shoes most of the time. She was recently diagnosed with low vitamin D. I have read about melanoma on Google, bit scared if it can be melanoma, please suggest correct line of treatment. I have

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Hi My forearm both bones broken and it's been 2 and half months yet my bones are not healed . Some doctors saying re surgery required and few doctored saying it's take time . I am depressed please do give suggestions . I don't want suffers surgery pain again Thanks in advance

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There is one bone that may require surgery with bone grafting. ... Read More

Soles of both feet have new skin appearing...with old skin getting sheeded like peels all over soles. Also right big toe has mild redness along with mild itch sometimes. Long time back a doctor had suggested it as athletes foot...and i am using candid b cream..after bath..should i stop wearing socks..and shoes all together..and just wear slippers.?

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Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance. ... Read More

My sister has got a problem of Toe joint bone enlargement,though the bone enlargement is small, it causes pain while walking with slippers.Is it possible to cure it through medication or surgical procedure would be required to cure it completely?

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Kindly share a photographs and xray of the affected part . ... Read More

Hi, Mayank name is Mayank. I was feeling little pain while playing badminton in my big toe ball or joint but One day when I woke up, I had a severe pain in my toe ball and I could stand on the foot due to heavy swelling and pain. So I visited to doctor and he did the x ray and uric acid test. Then x ray was ok and acid was 3.6. Then he told me tha

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If you are feeling a cystic swelling near the joint, you may need one investigation named MRI of the foot so that we get the full details about the current situation of the foot/toe. ... Read More

Hi, My daughter had a fall/trauma incident over couple of stairs and there were bruises on her nose. We had an Xray done and the radiologist/ENT folks are uncertain if its a broken bone or a forming one since shes still around 3Yrs old and that it would fuse in couple months. Please check and assist.

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Fracture looks undisplaced from the xray Undisplaced fracture will heal on it . If you need a further confirmation., a CT of the nasal bone will help ... Read More

From 3 weeks I am feeling bit softness in LEFT big toe and kind of little numbness may be or I don't know. It's like feeling on ground after putting ice on feet. I can feel complete touch and pain. No discoloring and no swelling . But i sense it different from right one while walking. I am B12 deficient took 6 weekly Injections and now taking NUHE

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This can happen ... Full recovery of sensory symptoms may not always be possible even after B12 replacement therapy. ... Read More

From 15 days I feel left big toe feel like little numb or bit heavy or not ( like when we put ice) when walking but I can feel complete touch and even feel pain from pins it is same as right leg toe. I am taking NUHENZ tablets from 2 months for B12 deficiency. I had tingling , pins and needles and burning which I get rarely now. I had body pain

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Severe Vit B12 deficiency can cause such symptoms. Continue with the medication as neuronal problems caused due to chronic deficiency states take quite some time to get better. As you're feeling bette ... Read More

Hi Doctors- Want to know the condition of bone here. Does this needs to be operated.Please advise here.

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Yes if patient is physically fit for surgery then it’s best managed with surgery ... Read More

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