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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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I am diagnosed with gout. Will running worsen it?

Query: Hello doctor,I have been diagnosed with gout. Pain in the big toe is gradual for over four to five days until acute on the sixth day with swelling. During the early stages of pain, I continued with my running. I had no prior knowledge of gout. Could I have made the condition worse by running? I was ...  Read Full »


Dr. Catherine Bevington

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You would not have done any damage to your toe or made gout worse by running on it. The pain and tenderness are likely to last for a few more weeks but should gradually resolve completely. The attack was probably brought on by the beer and the dehydration. If you avo...  Read Full »

I have pain in my foot and bruised toes. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have a painful foot after dancing the whole night. It has bruised toes along the area of my big toe on the inside of my foot. It is painful to touch and walk. Any idea what is this?  Read Full »


Dr. Atul Prakash

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The possibility is that this is just a burst vein and ice and rest will help it. It could be a soft tissue bruise if you accidentally knocked your toe while dancing. It could be a fracture too. Treatment is more or less the same. I suggest you take rest, use ice, tak...  Read Full »

Would you please suggest me a treatment for the pain in my big toe?

Query: Hi doctor, I had hurt my big toe against something, and the tip of the big toe pains, when I touch it. Would you please suggest a treatment so that I can get rid of the pain?  Read Full »


Dr. Basuki Nath Bhagat

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and I can understand your concern. I saw the pictures you have attached (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). There is a little gap on the medial side of the toe between toenail and skin, along with reddish-brown discolorat...  Read Full »

After removing my shoes, I experience a sensation of numbness in my feet. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I consistently notice different numb spots on my foot when I remove my shoes. This does not happen every time, but half of my big toe, second toe and my pinky toe has numbness. The numbness occurs on three toes, the first and second toe on the right foot and the same spots on my left ...  Read Full »


Dr. J. Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your first query consult is on us! I read your query and can understand your concern. The tightness of the shoes interferes with blood flow, causing numbness. I suggest the following: Please wear shoes that are a bigger size to allow for better blood circulation. ...  Read Full »

What is the possible infection of a big toe in a foot which is swollen and painful?

Query: Hello doctor, My left foot big toe has been swollen and painful for a couple of months. I first thought it was an ingrown toenail. I consulted a doctor who thought it was a fungus or grout. I have checked for both, and they are negative. I cannot get an appointment with the specialist for more tha...  Read Full »


Dr. Atul Prakash

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It appears from the description that you have an infection in the great toe. the question is which type If fungal culture has been done and found to be negative then remaining options are bacterial (staphylococcus) or gram-negative infection. The treatment is local...  Read Full »

My toenail bleeds heavily due to an injury. Can I take a Vitamin K supplement to stop the bleeding?

Query: Hi doctor,I am 25 years old and have an injury in the toenail due to a hit on the door. There was severe bleeding, and it did not stop. Currently, I do not take any medications. I think I have symptoms of fever. I did blood tests as suggested by my physician. Can I take a Vitamin K supplement to sto...  Read Full »


Dr. J. N. Naidu

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Avoid Vitamin K for injury. Use a bandage to control bleeding from the damaged blood vessel. Keep the leg in a relaxed position for faster recovery. Consult your doctor for analgesics and antibiotics. Attach the pictures for providing a treatment plan. Thank you.   Read Full »

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 »

I have a sudden formation of a painful, burning bump or swelling in my second toe. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I have a sudden formation of a painful, burning bump or swelling in my second toe on my left foot that has lasted for a day. I am attaching pictures of it. Kindly suggest.  Read Full »


Dr. Basuki Nath Bhagat

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the pictures attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), swelling is present in the left foot's second toe. You have mentioned the duration of the swelling in the left toe, which is one day only. Are you taking any antibiotics for the swelli...  Read Full »

I have recurrent pain in my right big toe. How do I overcome it?

Query: Hi doctor, I have pain in my right foot in my big toe, the inner side of the top of my foot, and the outer side of my ankle, just below the knob of ankle. It comes and goes and is sometimes fine, but when it is there, it is pretty bad, burning, and very intense, and I sometimes get pins and needles....  Read Full »


Dr. Sugreev Singh

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing, and I understand your concern. There are various reasons which can cause such pain. The most common ones are due to injuries and other causes are vitamin D deficiency or calcium deficiency. Elevated uric acid can also lead to such pain, so I will...  Read Full »

What could cause recurrent pain and swelling in the big toe?

Query: Hello doctor, I am writing this on behalf of my father. He has lately been experiencing a bump and some inflammation at the base of his big toe (only the right foot). I have also attached some photos of the same. This has occurred on several occasions throughout the past years and he is wondering ...  Read Full »


Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have gone through the images you have attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This looks like skin and subcutaneous tissue infection with inflammation. I want to know a few more things first. Let me know is he...  Read Full »

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