Infected Toe

Apr 24, 2019  Toe infections are typically accompanied by pain, redness, warmth and swelling, and can be severe enough to interfere with walking and wearing shoes. These infections can be related to an injury, ingrown toenail or blister, and if allowed to spread, can lead to a serious infection of the bone, surrounding tissue or blood.

Hi, I'm 27 years old and 3 weeks ago I had a nasty injury of my left big toe. I was hurt while I was on the job and there was a great swelling and infection of it with a lot of pus. The doctors were able to repair the damage to the toe and they gave me some antibiotics so that infection wouldn’t spread.

Few day ago I got these strange bumps in the groin area, I was told that these are groin glands that have swollen because of that infection on my toe. What does a toe infection have to do with swelling of the groin glands.

Is it possible that I have some kind of a STD? There is a great possibility that those bumps in your groin are in fact swollen groin lymphatic nodes. Lymphatic nodes are one of the most important parts of our defense system against infection and foreign matter. They are filled with lymphocytes and other immune system cells that filtrate the lymph that passes through the nodes. The reason why your lymphatic nodes in the groin are swollen even though you had an infection in your toe is that all the lymph from your toe and your entire leg has got to pass through the groin glands in order to get to the rest of the body and finally to return to circulation.

You are right that the swelling of the glands in the groin could be also a sign of some kind of a STD but that could also be the case with any infection in that are and in your leg. Since you have had an infection and an injury in your toe I'm pretty sure that those swollen glands are the caused by that infection. Still I think it is very important that you report this to your doctor since that could be the sign of complication of the infection as well as many other diseases and conditions. I am a 16 year old girl and just a few weeks ago i woke up with a huge swelling of my groin glands, painful too, iwent to the doctor thinking it was my appendix, but he assured me it wasnt and told me the pain would cease in 2 days, and the swelling would be gone in about a week so here i am 3 weeks later, with just as much if not more pain and discomfort, and now i have 3 abnormally swollen glands, that are visibally seen, its horrible, I have checked out the possibilites of std's and the what nots, But it isn't that. But recently i went online to research it, only to find a type of cancer called Lymphoma.more common in women more than men, symptoms other than the pain and swelling of the groin glands included, lose of appetite, unexplained weight loss, sweating, headcahes.now, I've had unexplained weight loss, i'm already a very fit and thin girl, so that was bad for me, I eat, But i dont exacly want to.I don't sweat, but i get EXTREMLY hott at frequent times, and i have headaches. Am i just trippin myself out over this.or do i have vaild reason to be concerned.?

This happened to me too. I went to the doctor three years ago with lumps on my groin which were really scaring me. He felt them and said have you hurt your foot? I thought that odd, but I told him that my big toe was swollen from a toenail.

He told me that they were caused by the infection in my toe! If you have concerns tell your doctor what your concerns are! If you are scared of STIs or cancer, TELL YOUR DOCTOR that you think it could be that. Your doctor can tell the difference and will help you and tell you why it is not those. Besides, your doctor will have referred you if he was worried about anything you had:-). Hi mate I've got some lumps in my groin and I have put my mind through hell the last few weeks and after seeing this post I remembered when I took my shoe of not long ago I had blood oozing through my sock from my little toe where the nail was pretending through the skin from the pressure of my shoes and there was puss coming out!!!

The doctors asked me if I had any cuts on legs/feet/groin and I said no! Because I honestly didn't think that would have any relation to the lumps! The doctor didn't seem to worried but he has put me for a ultrascan because I was panicking so much! Modern combat versus download. I'm praying that this is the case for me also as I do get athletes foot and that would obviously contribute to infection! I told my doctor I was scared of cancer hence reason why he booked the ultra scan! If it turns out to be down to my toe i will be sooooooo relieved!

Thankyou for posting this as it's made me realise that I did hurt my toe just before all this started if you didn't post this I would have never even put the 2 together!

Toe infections are typically accompanied by pain, redness, warmth and swelling, and can be severe enough to interfere with walking and wearing shoes. These infections can be related to an injury, ingrown toenail or blister, and if allowed to spread, can lead to a serious infection of the bone, surrounding tissue or blood. Depending on your health and the severity of the infection and swelling, you may require antibiotics or more aggressive treatment. Swelling associated with minor infections, however, may be treatable at home. Get Medical Advice.If you have or have been told you have peripheral artery disease (PAD) - which leads to poor blood flow to the feet, your toe infection may not heal well and can be more likely to spread to the surrounding tissue or bone.

So it's important to see your doctor or podiatrist at the first sign of an infected toe. Your doctor can then determine a treatment plan for you, which includes home care steps.

If you are healthy without any history of diabetes or PAD, and you have a minor infection with swelling of the toe, home treatment may be all you need to get your toe back to health again.Soak in Warm Water.Home treatment for a toe infection involves, which may not initially reduce swelling but can help improve blood flow, decrease pain and hasten healing. Soak the foot in warm - not hot - water for 15 minutes, 3 to 4 times daily. Adding 1 to 2 tablespoons of Epsom salt per quart of water is acceptable, but not necessary for relief. Alternatively, apply a warm, damp washcloth to the toe. Keep the foot dry the rest of the day.Treat the Infection.Ask your doctor about the use of for the management of your swelling and infection. Most commonly, doctors recommend topical antibiotic ointment, which can be applied after soaking and before applying a clean bandage to the infected area. Oral antibiotics, or less commonly, intravenous antibiotics, may also be prescribed to treat the infection.Elevate the Foot.Take time to your foot and toe when sitting and sleeping.

This practice makes it easier for blood to return from the legs to the heart and helps prevent fluid from being stagnant in the feet - which reduces swelling. Elevate your foot for 30 minutes at a time, several times daily.

Also, stay off your feet as much as possible, since walking on your toe can worsen swelling and delay healing.Relieve the Pain.For relief of pain, an over-the-counter (OTC) anti-inflammatory drug such as ibuprofen (Advil) or naproxen (Aleve) may be recommended to alleviate inflammation and swelling. While acetaminophen (Tylenol) is not anti-inflammatory, it is an alternative to OTC pain management. Prescription-strength anti-inflammatory medications are also available. If you are under a doctor's care for any medical condition, ask your doctor about the best choice of pain reliever for you.TipsProtect your toe while it heals. Wear comfortable shoes with wiggle room for the toes.

If you can't wear your normal shoes due to the swelling or pain, talk to your doctor to discuss foot protection options. WarningsIf you have an infected toe and you also have diabetes, PAD or any other condition that affects blood circulation or compromises your immune system, contact your doctor right away. Also call your doctor for an immediate appointment if you develop a fever, or if you have signs of a worsening infection, such as increased redness, swelling, pain or discharge. Other symptoms that warrant urgent medical attention include chills, nausea and red streaks running outward from the injury site.Reviewed by Kay Peck, MPH RD. Toe infections are typically accompanied by pain, redness, warmth and swelling, and can be severe enough to interfere with walking and wearing shoes. Depending on your health and the severity of the infection and swelling, you may require antibiotics or more aggressive treatment.

Home treatment for a toe infection involves applying moist heat, which may not initially reduce swelling but can help improve blood flow, decrease pain and hasten healing. Soak the foot in warm - not hot - water for 15 minutes, 3 to 4 times daily. Prescription-strength anti-inflammatory medications are also available.

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