Swollen baby toe help

[Chloe2310]

As long as I can remember my baby toe has always got irritated quite easily from shoes I wore and has been sore from time to time but the last few weeks it’s so annoying and extremely itchy (only sometimes). It’s as if there’s something stopping the circulation. When I squeeze my toe it goes roaring red. My toe is very swollen but it’s been like this for months, what could it be? I’m so scared

[lovesradio]

Dear Chloe, don't be scared as I am sure it is nothing sinister. Go and see your GP, who may refer you to a podiatrist. I have just sent in a self referral to podiatry for what I think might be an ingrowing toenail or just pressure on the side of the nail from the adjacent baby toe.

[DollieLee75]

Possibly a corn? Have you tried soaking in Epsom Salts or padding the toe while wearing shoes and socks?