About a week ago it started to swell up and is now twice its normal size. It looks red and angry and is itching. I wear sensible shoes that aren't tight fitting so I don't think it's a corn. Anyone got any advice please?
2006-12-13 09:23:16 · 23 answers · asked by bessie 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
No its not a corn its a chillblain!!Chilblains are red blotchy patches, usually on the toes, that may become itchy, hot and painful. They may be swollen and the skin surface may crack. In severe cases a sore or ulcer can form.
Prolonged exposure of extremities in cold conditions causes reduced blood circulation to these areas. Exposed toes and fingers or tight shoes during cold weather, followed by reheating the numbed area too quickly can result in chilblains.
Women seem to be more prone than men to chilblains.
Painful burning or itching sensation on red patches on toes. This pain and itching follows exposure to cold and numbness to area.
Keep chilblain at a warm, even temperature with wool socks or slippers.
Treat a chilblain by:
maintaining an even temperature to feet - avoid overheating with hot baths and showers, and the direct heat of electric blankets, hot water bottles and heaters
keeping pressure off (i.e. ensure shoes are not too tight, with a thumbs width space to end of longest toe)
using a dry dressing
treating broken skin on chilblain with topical antibiotic cream
seeing family doctor or podiatrist if problem persists.
The best way to prevent chilblains is by keeping feet at a warm, even temperature to maintain good circulation. If feet become very cold, do not warm them up using direct heat such as heaters, hot water bottles, electric blankets, or hot water. Warm them slowly using warm socks and indirect heat. Keep feet well moisturised to maintain elasticity to the skin surface. To increase circulation, use menthol or eucalyptus based products such as Vicks Vapour Rub or antiflamme.
2006-12-13 09:39:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok two things~
first thing is it COULD be a corn!
i am only 15 years old and i have 5 on each foot and one on each little toe!
now corns cover them up really well and they are only small!
they thought no way it would be a corn as im only 15 and its not ment to be on poor youngins feet,
I do wear proper shoes but sometimes your feet slip in them and you are UNAWARE expecially when you get them fitted to your feet and they are a good brand.
I see you mentiooned "I wear sensible shoes that arent tight fitting..." its ment to be tight!
Your feet are slipping and rubbing against your shoe!
trust me i had the same experience!
Buy some corn pads immediatly.they dont cost much and they dont hurt.
If its not a corn which i highly doubt...
your little toe could be broken!
Did you know that a lot of people brake their toe during their life?
The bone is so small and your toe is so small that you dont notice it~
sometimes you feel pain and slight itching which is what you have mentioned!
I say go to the docs,...it will only take a minute and get it checked!
GOOD LUCK!!!!!
2006-12-13 17:32:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would seek medical advice, some problems such as diabetes can start with symptoms in your feet. It's not normal and needs to be checked
good luck
2006-12-13 17:27:08 · answer #3 · answered by bobbie v 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live in a cold country, its possibly chilblains, very uncomfortable, but not life threatening, see a doctor to confirm, there are over the counter treatments for it.
2006-12-15 05:33:26 · answer #4 · answered by Pope my ride! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt try to self diagnose it,go to see a doctor who can diagnose and treat the swelling
2006-12-13 17:27:36 · answer #5 · answered by Lou 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds like an infection. You need to talk to your doctor ASAP. Do not let this go, as it could spread if left unchecked.
2006-12-13 17:26:54 · answer #6 · answered by pecasfamily 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be one of two things. It could be either broken or severely infected. I'd go to your GPs ASAP before it gets any worse.
2006-12-14 14:19:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
infection or u hit itreal hard thats what happend to me like a week ago
2006-12-13 17:26:35 · answer #8 · answered by IcanHelpyou:) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MAYBE A SPIDER BITE? BEST BET IS TO GO TO THE DOCTOR OR LOOK INTO OVER THE INTERNET.
GOOD LUCK!!
2006-12-13 17:25:35 · answer #9 · answered by jdn85 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe it's a bug bite? i got one in the summer on my big toe and it made me crazy
2006-12-13 17:35:12 · answer #10 · answered by crztna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋