Treatment for Swollen Toe

I have a swollen and sore big toe. It is not an ingrown toenail and you can't see anything wrong, but I think it is infected. What can I use to draw out the poison?
( 7 Jun 2007)

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If there is an opening on your toe, you could try a poltice of bread water and sugar,put a bit of hot water on bread and sprinkle a bit of sugar on bread, put on wound, repeat after about two hours untill no infection comes out. if there is no opening on toe i suggest a doctor visit is in order as you will need antibiotics.

answered by p on 8 Jun 2007, 3:12:38

Soak your foot in Epson Salts or using a cotton ball apply Peroxide to your toe and if there is infection it will fizz up and then wrap it with a bandaid.Do either of these ideas twice a day for atleast 1 week.Remember to keep the toe clean and covered for the duration.

answered by g on 8 Jun 2007, 12:21:37

A red and swollen big toe could be an indication of other conditions such as gout. You may consider consulting a trained health care practitioner to accurately diagnose the condition. If the redness and swelling surrounds the nail, along with "heat", you may have inflammation which could progress to infection. Epsom salt foot baths, and herbal poultices with bentonite clay and hydrastis or berberis are sometimes used to help the body eliminate toxins. A severe infection requires professional treatment, particularly if circulation is impaired in the extremities. http://www.countrydoc.com

Dr. Karen Benton, Naturopathic Physician

answered by Dr K B N on 7 Jun 2007, 8:09:55

Treatment for Swollen Toe

I have a swollen and sore big toe. It is not an ingrown toenail and you can't see anything wrong, but I think it is infected. What can I use to draw out the poison? ( 7 Jun 2007)

I have a swollen and sore big toe. It is not an ingrown toenail and you can't see anything wrong, but I think it is infected. What can I use to draw out the poison?
( 7 Jun 2007)