Everyone is familiar with bruises of various parts of the body. These troubles accompany any of us throughout our lives. However, most often you can observe a bruised toe. Just stumble or drop a heavy object on your lower limb.
A bruise of a toe is accompanied by a violation of the integrity of the upper layers of the skin. The severity of damage directly depends on the characteristics of the impacting object. In addition, the degree of injury is also affected by the area of injury. It can be bone, muscle or tissue. Experts consider a
bruise of the toe as serious pathologies that can have negative health consequences in the event that the necessary treatment is not available.
Immediately after receiving an injury, a person feels severe pain and numbness that pierces the entire body. If this happens, then you need to visit the emergency room in order to conduct an x-ray. You should not take this injury lightly, as it can lead to damage to the tendons, soft tissues and the metatarsal joint connecting the finger to the foot. Some bruises carry a risk of bone fracture. The exact nature of the damage can only be determined by a specialist based on an x-ray.
To reduce the initial pain, first aid should be given to the affected person. First of all, ice should be applied to the injured place. Cold will relieve pain and reduce swelling. A bruised
toe is not treated initially with warmth. Even if the injured area is contaminated, you can wash it only with cold water. If the nail breaks or falls off as a result of the blow, it should be attached to the finger with a band-aid. During the first twenty-four hours after being injured, the injured leg should be stationary. In this case, the injured lower limb must be placed in a raised position relative to the body.
How to treat a bruise before visiting a doctor? The traditional remedy for such injuries are compresses. A remarkable effect will be given by this procedure using the “Badyaga” powder. Compress on the basis of this tool must be wound to the affected finger and changed it twice during the day. First aid in the treatment of bruises can be provided with the use of plantain. The leaves of this healing plant are wound to a sore finger. Based on the injury, night rest is also organized. The injured finger must be in a free position and not experience even the slightest pressure. Shoes that a person wears during the rehabilitation period should be sewn from soft leather, have an open nose and a firm sole.
Bruising of the
big toe , as well as any
injuries of the extremities of this kind can be treated with the use of external funds acquired in pharmacies. Anti-inflammatory and non-steroidal ointments and gels have a good effect. They are applied to the site of the injury. When choosing a drug, it should be borne in mind that the main active ingredients of the drug should be
"Sodium diclofenac", "Ibuprofen", "Ketoprofen" or their analogues. In the case when the bruise is accompanied by a violation of the integrity of the skin, these ointments and gels are not used. With severe pain, oral administration of analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs is recommended. A good effect is brought by such drugs as Diclofenac Potassium, Ketoprofen, Ibuprofen, etc.