Swelling of the toe when kicking something may be caused by subcutaneous hematoma of the toe, joint injury, localized fracture and so on. Different treatment measures need to be chosen according to different causes, and the specific treatment methods include physical therapy, medication and surgery.
1. Subcutaneous hematoma: kicking the toe against something may lead to local blood vessel rupture and blood leakage leading to swelling. Cold compresses can be applied in the early stage to constrict blood vessels and reduce the amount of blood exudation; hot compresses can be applied in the recovery period to promote blood circulation and accelerate blood absorption, thus eliminating swelling.
2. Joint injury: Joint injury may cause congestion and swelling of the soft tissue. In the recovery period, you can choose hot compresses to accelerate the swelling of the physical therapy. If the pain is strong, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen can be used to reduce pain and eliminate swelling, and in serious cases, arthroscopic repair surgery is needed.
3. Localized fracture: kicking against hard objects and heavy knocks may cause localized fractures. If the bone is dislocated, surgical treatment is needed, and after reset and then plaster fixation, after the recovery period, sports can be resumed gradually.
Therefore, if your toe is swollen after kicking something, it is recommended that you go to the hospital in time for examination and treatment.