10 Hammer Toe Symptoms

By alysha

Reviewed: dr. vanta

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1. ’Hammer Toe.’ OrthoInfo, orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/hammer-toe
2. ’Hammertoes: Causes, Relief & Treatment.’ Cleveland Clinic, my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17038-hammertoes
3. ’Hammertoe.’ Foot Health Facts, www.foothealthfacts.org/conditions/hammertoe

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Redness or Burning Sensation

Two common symptoms of hammertoe are redness and a burning sensation. The discomfort is mainly caused by the raised portion of the toe rubbing against the inside of a shoe.

The irritated skin of the toe generally becomes red and swollen, and the burning sensation is the result of the inflammation. Medication, such as cortisone injections, and custom-made insoles, as well as soaking feet in cool water, can help ease the redness and burning sensation.

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