Question 1

pain on the side of my big toe? corn? bunion?

Accepted Answer

Could be either/both: See an orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon in your area.  Find one at www.Aofas.Org.

Question 2

what can i do about the throbbing pain on the side of my big toe?

Accepted Answer

My advice : If rest, ice, elevation and change of shoes do not work is to see podiatrist.

Question 3

how do i relieve pain on the sides of my big toe nails?

Accepted Answer

Ingrown nails: You may have chronic ingrown toe nails, thick and discolored nails or you may be hitting the top of your shoe every time you walk. The last condition is caused by the big toe joint jamming when you walk resulting in your big toe lifting to clear the ground. See your podiatrist for proper evaluation.

Question 4

my big toe is stiff and hurts when i move it or walk it. all the pain is on the side of my big toe, by the bone and i noticed it is standing out a bit and there is a little fluid there as well. also, my big toe looks like its pointing inwards.

Accepted Answer

Big Toe Pain: This MAY be a bunion.  Your doctor will let you know.  Please visit him/her.  If it is a bunion it can be removed.  Peace and good health.

Question 5

feeling toe pain after having kicked on the side of my big toe of the. it's sore to bend my toe. more annoying than anything else not excruciating at all. feels like a constant bruise. i'm wondering as to whether it's too late to do anything.

Accepted Answer

Injury: Even if the toe was fractured there is no specific treatment other than trying to keep stress off of the toe, avoiding tight fitting footwear and try to use appropriate padding. Strapping the injured toe to the next toe is often advised,also. See your MD or a podiatrist as needed.

Question 6

what is this hard bump growing on the side of my big toe?

Accepted Answer

A Bunion: Likely a bunion--a cosmetic problem unless it's painful. Your doctor can tell at a glance.

Question 7

i have a lump on the side of my big toe (both toes) but they dont hurt but i dont like how they look. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

For lumps: These may be bunions. A podiatrist usually offers advice about these. Since you're not having symptoms, you may only need advice about footwear or mechanics of walking.

Question 8

the left side of my big toe is hurting has been on and off about 2 months. i thought it was the shoe but no matters shoes. it comes and goes. ?

Accepted Answer

Podiatrist: This may be the early signs of a bunion formation. A podiatrist is best qualified to evaluate and advise you.

Question 9

the upper side of my big toe hurts when i run?

Accepted Answer

Tight shoes: It sounds like your shoes may be too tight in the depth where your toe is hitting the top of the shoes when it bends.

Question 10

there's a red bump on the side of my big toe, what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Bump: If the 'bump' is on the side of the big toe joint, it could be due to a bunion or a condition referred to as hallux limitus. This could be due to a bone enlargement or early degenerative joint diesease. If the bump is on the toe, then it could be due to irritation from a shoe, and or pivoting off the big toe during gait.A precription orhtotic can help reduce the irritation due to gait imbalance.

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Pain on the side of my big toe

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Pain on the side of my big toe? corn? bunion?

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What can i do about the throbbing pain on the side of my big toe?

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How do i relieve pain on the sides of my big toe nails?

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My big toe is stiff and hurts when i move it or walk it. all the pain is on the side of my big toe, by the bone and i noticed it is standing out a bit and there is a little fluid there as well. also, my big toe looks like its pointing inwards.

A member asked:

Feeling toe pain after having kicked on the side of my big toe of the. it's sore to bend my toe. more annoying than anything else not excruciating at all. feels like a constant bruise. i'm wondering as to whether it's too late to do anything.

A member asked:

What is this hard bump growing on the side of my big toe?

A member asked:

I have a lump on the side of my big toe (both toes) but they dont hurt but i dont like how they look. what do i do?

A member asked:

The left side of my big toe is hurting has been on and off about 2 months. i thought it was the shoe but no matters shoes. it comes and goes. ?

A member asked:

The upper side of my big toe hurts when i run?

A member asked:

There's a red bump on the side of my big toe, what do i do?

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