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Big Toe Pain

Local injury to the big toe, problems with the toenail, arthritis, gout, sesamoiditis, bunion, fracture, etc., are causes of big toe pain. It can be associated with swelling and movement restriction due to pain. Based on the causes, skin redness, pus discharge, bruise, etc., can also be present. Painkillers, antibiotics (in the presence of toenail infection), rest, cold compress, foot elevation, and surgery are available treatment options.

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What can I do to heal painful blisters in the big toe while wearing shoes?

Query: Hello doctor, I have had this ongoing pain in the toe of my right foot since some time now. If I wear shoes for a long duration, then invariably small blisters develop. Recently, pus had collected after a four-hour journey wearing shoes and as soon as I plucked the skin tip which I generally keep do...  Read Full »


Dr. Rashmi Singh

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and went through your images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There could be two possibilities in your case. Your shoes have been ill-fittingand have caused trauma because of which you have repeated infection and pain due to pressur...  Read Full »

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