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Dropped large chopping block on large arthritic toe. Bleeding has subsided until I move. Want to know if this is something that can heal at home or do I need a trip to the doctor k a, desperately trying g to avoid
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Internal Medicine Specialist
Hello,
Thank you for your query at DoctorSpring.com
I understand your concern.
If the bleeding has subsided, you can apply a dressing and prevent further bleeding on movement.
Bed rest is preferable and you need to take Ibuprofen or Tylenol SOS for pain relief.
I will advise you Chymotrypsin tablets to reduce the inflammation and the swelling in turn. Once the swelling comes down in a day or two, the dressing can be removed.
If the pain worsens or swelling worsens you will need to visit the ER.
Hope this was helpful,
Regards.
If by chance the toe is crushed, there wouldn't be much help for I would there
If it is crushed toe, there is a likely chance of that too, you need to rule out a fracture.
If there is no fracture, then spontaneous recovery is the norm.
Regards.