Question 1

what can cause  big toe pain?

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Many things: There are a number of things that can cause pain in the big toe. This is a very nonspecific symptom.  I recommend that someone with sharp pain in the feet should be seen by orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon for a definitive diagnosis.  One in your area can be found at www.Aofas.Org.

Question 2

what can cause big toe pain for 4 months?

Accepted Answer

Several things: Fracture, bruise, arthritis, gout, bursitis.

Question 3

i get random big toe pain. what should i do?

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See a doctor: I would keep a diary of when the pain occurs and what shoes you are wering and what activity you are doing and then see a doctor.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: big toe pain?

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Now that hurts.: A description of a discomforting feeling in or around the area of the big or great toe. This pain may sometimes be accompanied with swelling, redness or heat, but not always.

Question 5

what are some causes of big toe pain that came out of no where?

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Possibilities: Bursitis of joint, gout, infection, biomechanical problem or excessive loading on joint are some.

Question 6

tip of big toe pain, could this be deadly?

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Big toe pain: Could this be deadly? Not likely. Melanoma or some other tumor could be deadly but this is very remote. It is most commonly a enchondroma (a bump on the bone under the nail).  The is easily removed by your local podiatrist. You can try to change shoes and or pad the area and see if this takes pressure off the area. A x ray will often show if this is the likely cause of your pain.

Question 7

what can i do about big toe pain when pressure is applied to the ball?

Accepted Answer

Sesamoiditis?: See a podiatrist.  X-rays will determine if there is a sesamoid bone fracture or abnormality in these two bones under the great toe joint.

Question 8

what causes thumb and big toe pain?

Accepted Answer

Arthritis,: Gout, any joint diseases.

Question 9

i have big toe pain at the second joint. could i possibly receive a potential cause?

Accepted Answer

Joint pain: Joint pain can be caused by many things such as infections, fractures or trauma, arthritis, sprains/strains, or gout to name a few.  I would recommend evaluation by a podiatrist.

Question 10

big toe pain one foot only. bunion?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: The two main problems that affect the big toe are bunions and arthritis (hallux rigidus).  Exam and xrays can help elucidate the problem.

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