<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.I have an infection in my second toe on my right foot. The toe itself from the knuckle to the tip is redpurple, inflamed, nerve pain is awful. What can I do and what is it. I have had this condition before, same toe same foot each time. They have prescribed me a course of cipro but have finished that and it didnt help at all. It seems to occur in colder months when I have to start wearing closed toe shoes. I have been soaking it in vinegar and water but that only seems to help while its soaking. I am od-ing on ibuprophen to keep pain at an almost tolerable level, also is so painful I cant sleep. I do have an appointment next week but until then---Please help!!!  <response>: HI, I understand your concern. You seem to have problem due to misfitting shoes. The pressure causes your symptoms of sever pain inflammation probably an abscess. causing breakage of local blood vessels with collection of blood there- thats why its red blue You should - - - Consult a surgeon for confirmation of infection abscesswhich will need Chat Doctor. A change of antibiotic is needed in certain cases. Clinical examination x-ray would confirm the diagnosis. the treatment planned accordingly would help you. - Cold compress helps in case of blood collectionhematoma - Check your blood sugar get it normal with specific medication along with antibiotic s - in case of an abscess. - Stop usingChange shoes use ones with broad toe Give rest to the part. In short, you need investigations according to expert advise treatment thereafter. Thanks. 