Which doctor should I see for my big toe sprain??!
Question: Which doctor should I see for my big toe sprain!?!?
My right big toe has been hurting so bad when ever I walk since I tripped at the curve!.!.!.
I'm new to the States, so I don't know which doctor I should see!.!.!.
Orthopedics!? Or something else!?!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
I'm new to the States, so I don't know which doctor I should see!.!.!.
Orthopedics!? Or something else!?!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
No Doctor for this one!.!.!. it would be a waste of money and time!. They rarely will do anything for a broken toe, let alone a toe sprain!. Just tape it to the toe next to it, and rest it for a couple of weeks!. If it still hurts, then just go to your general physician and he can check it out!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Usually people see their Family Practitioner/General Practice doctor first for anything!. Specialist cost extra!. If it is more than the Family Practice doc can handle then he/she will refer you to another doctor!.
Some specialist don't see patients with out the referral others do but it costs!. It depends on if the insurance will pay for a visit or not!.
You can also go to an ER or Urgent Care!. I wouldn't recommend it because you will have to wait for several hours and if it is not a true emergency others may be delayed care!. But many people have to go that way if they don't have a doctor!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Some specialist don't see patients with out the referral others do but it costs!. It depends on if the insurance will pay for a visit or not!.
You can also go to an ER or Urgent Care!. I wouldn't recommend it because you will have to wait for several hours and if it is not a true emergency others may be delayed care!. But many people have to go that way if they don't have a doctor!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
dont go to a doctor it is a waste of money get ace tape and tape the big toe to another toe and stay of it mabye even put a finger splint on the toe it will support it moreWww@Answer-Health@Com
podiatristWww@Answer-Health@Com