Description
Toe swelling can result from inflammation, infection, allergic reaction or very rarely cancer. Inflammation can be caused by trauma, arthritis, gout, or an autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis.
Symptoms
Pain, tenderness, swelling, redness.
Tests
Common tests used for diagnosis and treatment
Workup:
A history and physical exam will be performed. Depending on the history, a toe x-ray and/or blood tests may be done.
Tests:
X-ray
Specialists:
Orthopedic Surgery, Podiatry, Foot and Ankle Surgery
Workup:
A history and physical exam will be performed. Depending on the history, a toe x-ray and/or blood tests may be done.
Tests:
X-ray
Specialists:
Orthopedic Surgery, Podiatry, Foot and Ankle Surgery
Treatment
Depends on the cause of the swelling but may include: immobilization, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications/NSAIDs (ibuprofen/Motrin or Advil, naproxen/Naprosyn or Aleve), pain medications such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) and/or antibiotics.