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I am a diabetic and hurt my toe a few weeks back. Is diabetes the reason for my toe not healing?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been a diabetic for two decades, and I am under antidiabetic medications. I keep my blood sugar levels under control and regularly check my blood sugar levels. Recently I checked my blood sugar, and the results were normal. My complaint is that I hit my big toe, and then it started... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome back to icliniq.com. Clean it with hydrogen peroxide and apply betadine cream locally. Put a sterile bandage on it. I suggest you take (consult with a specialist doctor, talk with him or her, and take medicine with their concern) a single dose of injection Tetanus Toxoid. Take tablet Z... Read Full »
Would you please suggest me a treatment for the pain in my big toe?
Query: Hi doctor, I had hurt my big toe against something, and the tip of the big toe pains, when I touch it. Would you please suggest a treatment so that I can get rid of the pain? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and I can understand your concern. I saw the pictures you have attached (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). There is a little gap on the medial side of the toe between toenail and skin, along with reddish-brown discolorat... Read Full »
Do toe injury in a diabetic patient cause gangrene or bruise?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 46 years old and diabetic. Two weeks ago I dropped a heavy thing on my toe and now my nail looks weird and now I am having pain in my foot. I want to know whether this is gangrene or a bruise under the toenail? I am currently on Novolog. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the photographs. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The photograph sent by you shows some ecchymosis over the nail base and the adjoining skin. This is due to the weight that fell on the toe. Many patients come with similar complaints to me... Read Full »
I have had pain in my foot when I separate my pinky toe from others. What could be the reason?
Query: Hi doctor, For the last four days, I have had pain in the side of my right foot. It hurts when I walk, when I am standing, when I separate my pinky toe from the others, and when I press the bottom of my foot on the side. It used to have some bruising, but that has mostly gone away. It sometimes feel... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your detailed description of the issues. Most likely, you have a fracture of the little toe or last metatarsal. You need to get an X-ray of the foot, to be sure of the diagnosis and to plan proper treatment. By the time you get an X-ray, please avoi... Read Full »
Are the blue and black lines on the toenail a sign of melanoma?
Query: Hi doctor,I did treadmill exercises and played tennis for two hours three weeks ago. And after that, I noticed blue and black lines on the fourth toe of my left foot. Can you tell me what this is? Is it melanoma? I am worried and anxious. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I need to see a clear picture of your lesion to make a diagnosis. Kindly send a clear picture. Thank you. Read Full »
My toe is swollen, bruised, and painful. Kindly advise.
Query: Hello doctor, I fell this morning and I am pretty sure I broke a toe. It is a bit swollen, bruised, and painful. I landed on my knee and top of my foot. My knee is fine but the top of my foot is a little tender. It has a small bruise. My other toes are getting numb. Do I need to see a doctor? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history, and you have stated that you are having pain, swelling, and bruising on the dorsum (top) of the foot region. In that event, I advise you to get: an X-ray of the affected foot (AP and oblique views) because we have to rule out any bon... Read Full »
I have pain in my toes and the skin of my toes is harder than normal. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 28-year-old person. I have pain in my left leg first toe, and also it feels hard in that area for the past three months. I do not have any health issues. What could be the cause? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on the look of your leg (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), I assume you have a condition called "Hard Corn" or "Callus." A potential reason for the formation of a corn or callus could be tight-fitting footwear that you have been wearing fo... Read Full »
My dad works in a factory and the safety shoe just broke his leg under the big toe. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,My dad is working in a factory. The safety shoe just broke his leg under the big toe, and it is so bad. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. I am sorry to hear about your dad's injury. It is important to seek medical attention immediately to properly diagnose and treat the injury. Your dad's employer should have a protocol in place for reporting work... Read Full »