How do you treat a badly bruised toe?

Are you someone who is notorious for occasionally stumbling or stubbing their toe, resulting in a throbbing and purple toe? If so, you are not alone! Bruised toes are surprisingly common but if left untreated they can cause significant pain and discomfort. However, there is no need to worry because we have compiled this hilarious yet helpful guide on how to treat those pesky bruised toes.

The Science Behind Bruises

Before diving into treatments it’s essential to understand what causes bruises. Remember the term “Ecchymosis” from high school biology? No worries even I forget – It’s just a fancy word used by doctors which means ‘bruise’. But do you know how bruises form on our bodies? Yes, when there’s an injury involving the small blood vessels present under your skin that causes them to break and bleed into surrounding tissues causing discoloration (purple-blue). But where does yellow-green come from then?! Well after 5-6 days of painful reminders of clumsiness, your body begins breaking down leaked blood cells which results in this yellow-greenish color of healing – phagocytosis!

Initial Treatment

The first few minutes post-injury are crucial — immediate action needs to be taken in order to reduce any further damage caused by swelling or inflammation.

  • Ice Packs (Cold Therapy) – Applying ice packs or anything cold like frozen peas immediately after getting injured helps immensely with reduction of Swelling/Inflammation.
  • While Resting(Elevate foot) your feet on spare pillows expedites draining out accumulated fluid at the affected area decreasing Tingling sensation
  • Making sure very minimum movement possible brings Relaxation (off course)

Please remember though; never directly apply ice straight onto bruising without wrapping some sorta cloth around it.

Buddy-Taping the Bruised Toe

Buddy-taping is a useful technique where an injured toe can be tied to another one with surgical tape, like good mates supporting each other. The affected toe doesn’t move as much and heals faster due to less movement.

It’s always recommended to use “moleskin” or special padding material between toes for extra cushioning/Protection while tying them together.

Painkillers OTC (Holy HelpmeatS! BHA SAHIB Here We come!!)

Most bruises are painful enough that Over-The-Counter pain relief meds like Tylenol, Ibuprofen or Aspirin help lowering the intensity of your pulsating foot! Consultation before taking such medications with professionals should not go overlooked especially if conditions like Diabetes / High Blood Pressure etc prevail.

Natural Pain Killers

Sometimes you don’t want to dole out cash on medicines. Believe it or not but these remedies could work miracles sometimes:

  • Epsom Salts Bath
  • Arnica oil-based products (good old herbal Trust)
  • Ginger Root Extract mixed in hot water makes better than any gingerbread cookies.

Foods To Avoid After Getting an Injury (Killjoy foods – BOO)

Believe it or not, some food groups decrease/inhibit healing processes after injury by promoting inflammation in-contrast :

1) Sugar & other sweeteners – No elaborations Needed here !!

2) Fruits Rich in Citrus Acid – Not backing down totally from fruit but just watching certain types won’t hurt 😉

3) Alcohol – Even though having every now and then didn’t seem harmful until now right?

4) Processed Foods– Ahh our beloved Chips/Burger Joint

You may ask why say adieu? Simple answer: These deviant food items stop swelling reduction agents essential at first stages i.e HI/CRP process ( sounds fancy eh?) from happening

Home-made remedies

Surprisingly, there are a number of soothing and surprisingly effective DIY treatments which can be made with household items.

  • Turmeric + Honey Paste
  • Eucalyptus Oil Foot Soak
  • Cabbage Leaves Wrap (It’s too good for our toes)

When to Seek Professional Help

Bruised toes after a few days shouldn’t cause any debilitating pain or issues while walking barefoot or let alone doing day-to-day activities. Problems like:
(NOTE: Did we reminded you again not to take medicines without proper consultation if other health conditions prevail?)

1) Weakness in legs/feet.
2) Intense Pain/swelling lasting more than 3 weeks;
3) Inability To Move Toe alongside development of internal blood cysts under toenail area (Eww! Gross Alert!).
4) Nail falling off causing painful sensation might indicate infection setting in.

If you happen to observe Above Reasons It’s high time that You pay your professional visit for addressing further Damage control

The Takeaway

With the above helpful yet sarcastic tips (yet effective) & some common sense approach anyone should knows how easily they could practice remedial doings at home for Bruises. Also anyone would find relief from reading this article as laughter is nature’s painkiller!

Lastly, No need ever feel defeated by occasional moments where their tow fails them.. does it assure another stumblin’ is on cards? Cannot say but now when that happens We know just what steps next eh?

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