What does it mean when the side of your toe is swollen?

A swollen toe could be the result of trauma or infection or it could be a symptom of a condition such arthritis. If you don’t know why your toe is swollen and the swelling persists and is accompanied by other symptoms such as pain, see your doctor for a full diagnosis and recommendation for treatment.

How do you treat a swollen side of your toe?

You can also try these remedies at home:

  1. Soak the toe for about 15 minutes in a bathtub or bucket filled with warm water and salt. Do this three to four times a day.
  2. Rub a medicated ointment on the toe and wrap it in a clean bandage.
  3. To treat an ingrown toenail, gently lift the corner of the nail.

Why does my toe hurt at the side?

Ingrown toenails are a common sign of toe pain, especially along the sides. You may not notice anything wrong by just looking at your toe, but the sides still hurt. This is because the toenail itself is growing under the skin and cutting the flesh.

How do you get rid of pain on the side of your toe?

How to ease toe pain yourself

  1. rest and raise your foot when you can.
  2. put an ice pack (or bag of frozen peas) in a towel on your toe for up to 20 minutes every 2 to 3 hours.
  3. wear wide comfortable shoes with a low heel and soft sole.
  4. take paracetamol.

How long does a swollen toe last?

Most pain and swelling will go away within a few days to a week. If something was dropped on the toe, the area under the toenail can bruise.

Can coronavirus cause swollen toes?

What Are the Symptoms of COVID Toes? The skin on one or more of your toes or fingers may swell up and look bright red, then gradually turn purple. Skin of color can look swollen and purple, and brownish-purple spots may appear.

Will a toe infection go away by itself?

Maybe it doesn’t hurt, and the yellow, thick nails don’t bother you. But nail fungus doesn’t go away by itself. And if you don’t treat it, there’s a chance it could get worse. It could spread to other nails or through your body.

Should I go to the hospital for swollen toe?

Seek immediate medical attention if you: Have severe pain or swelling. Have an open wound or a wound that is oozing pus. Have signs of infection, such as redness, warmth and tenderness in the affected area or you have a fever over 100 F (37.8 C) Are unable to walk or put weight on your foot.

How do you get rid of a swollen toe fast?

Try rest, ice, compression, and elevation (the RICE method). Avoid putting weight on the injury and apply an ice pack for 10–20 minutes at a time. Wrap or bandage the area to reduce swelling and elevate the foot above the heart when lying or sitting. Soak an injured toenail in warm water or Epsom salts.

Does COVID toe hurt?

COVID toes will go away on their own. But you may treat the symptoms of COVID toes if they bother you. You can use a hydrocortisone cream to ease pain or itching. If that doesn’t help or if your toes or fingers get worse, call a board-certified dermatologist or your doctor.