Pain and swelling in thumb of left foot

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I was on trek for sat n sun and now there is swelling in the thumb of my left foot. During trek i got hurt as my nail was big but then i cut it but still its paining and selling is there.

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Ms. Anoli Jobalia (PT) Physiotherapist 12 yrs exp Mumbai · Accepted Answer

Ms. Anoli Jobalia (PT)

Physiotherapist 12 yrs exp Mumbai

You should visit a general surgeon to rule out infection. If there is no infection then you can go on to apply oce pack. Also for giving it rest you can tape the thumb with your 1st toe finger. If it does not reduce you should get and xray done to rule out fracture or bone stress.

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