Question 1

can anyone tell me what causes red swollen painful big toe that has no trauma?

Accepted Answer

Gout: Gout or an infection are the two most important causes.

Question 2

big toe very sensitive, painful, swollen and red..broken?

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Please have this : Checked. There are a number of possible problems. An infection needs to be ruled out. Recommend seeing your podiatrist.

Question 3

big toe swollen, slightly painful & red after dropping book on it. will it heal?

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Probably: Depending on how long ago the trauma was, it might be a good idea to get an x-ray to rule out a fracture.

Question 4

my big toe and the area around it is red, swollen, and painful. might be gout. what are foods i should eat and avoid? should i ice it? thank you!!

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Maybe not so easy.: More to the point, before trying to self diagnose, have it examined and eliminate all doubt. Your symptoms seem to describe a gouty condition, and could very well be, but controlling diet may be only part of the solution. Your doctor can supply all the necessary information, as well as instruction, to help you deal with this.

Question 5

a week ago my right big toe started to hurt so bad. i could barely walk on it.  since thanksgiving it has been, red, swollen and painful. ingrown toe?

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Great toe pain: Consider gout, fracture, sprain, ingrown nail, painful hallux valgus (bunion), infection, tumor(less likely, but possible).

Question 6

my big toe that is infected. it started off swollen and sore along the side and now it is open with a red like skin coming out with pus. it's very painful i can't wear any shoe or even socks not even a blanket can rub against it. advice? been a month

Accepted Answer

Infection: You likely have an "ingrown" toenail. Consider seeing your PCM or a podiatrist so that this can be treated. Oral antibiotics may be needed as well as removal of a piece of nail. In the meantime you can soak in epsom salts.

Question 7

left big toe swollen red painful around the outer side &botttom corner of nail.never had joint pain.doctor said gout podatrist said  ingrown nail.so?

Accepted Answer

probable infection: I agree that it sounds like an infection from an ingrown toenail. Warm soaks and an oral antibiotic antibiotic are needed.

Question 8

what is wrong with the base of big toe..so much pain, redness, swollen, can't really walk on it and it keeps cracking and popping when i do walk on it?

Accepted Answer

Gout: You may be suffering from gout, you need to see your doctor for a proper diagnosis and treatment.

Question 9

the bottom pad of my left big toe is swollen.no pain or redness,  just puffy on the pad. did not injure it. no ingrown toenail. any ideas what it is?

Accepted Answer

Fat pad: , there is a fat pad present underneath the toes or metatarsal pads.

Question 10

what caused my big toe swollen and red?

Accepted Answer

Possibilities: Gout, infection, trauma are most likely ones.  Was there any break in skin or injury? If not, may be gout. See podiatrist for evaluation, diagnosis and proper treatment.

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Can anyone tell me what causes red swollen painful big toe that has no trauma?

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Big toe very sensitive, painful, swollen and red..broken?

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Big toe swollen, slightly painful & red after dropping book on it. will it heal?

A member asked:

My big toe and the area around it is red, swollen, and painful. might be gout. what are foods i should eat and avoid? should i ice it? thank you!!

A member asked:

A week ago my right big toe started to hurt so bad. i could barely walk on it. since thanksgiving it has been, red, swollen and painful. ingrown toe?

A member asked:

My big toe that is infected. it started off swollen and sore along the side and now it is open with a red like skin coming out with pus. it's very painful i can't wear any shoe or even socks not even a blanket can rub against it. advice? been a month

A member asked:

Left big toe swollen red painful around the outer side &botttom corner of nail.never had joint pain.doctor said gout podatrist said ingrown nail.so?

A member asked:

What is wrong with the base of big toe..so much pain, redness, swollen, can't really walk on it and it keeps cracking and popping when i do walk on it?

A member asked:

The bottom pad of my left big toe is swollen.no pain or redness, just puffy on the pad. did not injure it. no ingrown toenail. any ideas what it is?

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What caused my big toe swollen and red?

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