Swollen Toe: Swelling of the toe is a symptom of fluid buildup in the toe. Any collection of excessive fluid located anywhere in the body is referred to as edema. This swelling can be accompanied by a number of symptoms, such as itchiness, pain, bruising, numbness, stiffness, redness as well as tenderness or it can be painless.

A swollen toe can be symptom of an injury or condition that is affecting only the toe or the whole body. The severity of the swelling largely is dependent on its underlying cause. For instance, sitting are standing for long extended periods can cause temporary or minor swelling accompanied by swelling of the feet. Swelling that is severe can be caused by some injury, for instance a sprain or broken bone or a medical condition such as arthritis or heart failure.

The course and duration of a swollen toe varies widely, dependent on the cause. Swelling that is caused by an injury often has an onset that is sudden. In other situations, swelling of the toe results from some underlying medical problem can develop gradually and persist or worsen overtime.

Although complications that are life-threatening are infrequent, seek immediate medical care or call 911 for injuries that include any bleeding that is profuse or extensive damage to tissues.