Question
What are the causes of soft tissue swelling in a child’s middle toe?
Answer
Soft tissue swelling in a child’s middle toe may be due to tissue damage. X-rays show normal bones, but there is swelling and enlargement of the soft tissue, which has been ongoing for about 2 years. This condition requires local massage, heat therapy, acupuncture, and closed treatment, as well as the use of oral Chinese medicine to promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis. It is also important to avoid spicy and alcoholic irritant foods and to enhance physical fitness through exercise. Parents should not worry excessively and should take their child to a regular hospital for examination and treatment in a timely manner, as well as regular health checks.