What is the red bump on toe that is sore and swollen?
Patient: My toe (first one next to big toe) has had a small red bump for 2 wks. It has continued to swell and is very sore and swollen now. There is a small white bump there now. If I bend my toe , there seems to be several white bumps appear. I have been soaking my foot in epsom salt water. What can it be? Thanks Doctor: Hi,  As what is understand with the history that this could be related to the secondary issues as you haven't mentioned any direct Injury to the great toe. Few questions to be checked before coming to any conclusion. Are your diabetic? What is your age? Did you check your uric acid levels?, etc.  Until we have this basic things answered it becomes difficult to come to a conclusion as a diagnosis has to be made on a much more factors. To make it simple I would advice you to reduce the salt in take. take less of acidic drinks or fruits.   Try to relax the great toe and dip in normal Luke warm water without any kind of addictive. Post which you can raise the leg up keeping it over a pillow. Please feel free to contact me with more detailed history as a diagnosis is important on factors to be considered.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist