Question 1

i have been having a sharp pain in my second toe on my right foot. it consitant and came on suddenly. when touched or in shoes it hurts more. seems to ach when laying down. looks swollen. pain in tip of toe and joint pain under nail. numb foot?

Accepted Answer

Toe pain: These are signs of inflammation or injury. If there's no history of trauma or abnormal pressure on the toe from tight footwear, inflammation from gout, other forms of arthritis, ingrown toenail or infection are possibilities. A podiatrist would be best to evaluate,advise and treat you. In the meantime administer warm water soaks until examined.

Question 2

very sharp pain on top of my second toe when i move it a certain way, the pain is unbearable. didn't stub it, what could be the cause? a nerve?

Accepted Answer

Hammertoe: Early on the hammer toes are quite sensitive and their joints are softening and their flexibility decreasing so most often cause was simply be shoe pressure on the tires

Question 3

i have a sharp pain in the tip of my second toe when pressure is applied to it. i don't have pain anywhere else in my feet.

Accepted Answer

Consult podiatrist: the second toe is often the 'lead dog' in your walking foot, and thus takes more potentially damaging pressure. There are many physiological causes of pain...abnormal nerve pressure, joint lining inflammation, etc. Try padding, or a change of shoes, or off the shelf orthotic supports, and consult a podiatrist if the problem continues.

Question 4

i have pain in the base and a sharp pain at the tip of the second toe. the pain has moved to the base of the third and fourth toe. i did not have any injury. it feels like its swollen, but is not. it feels like a wrinkle. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Metarsalgia: It may be metatarsalgia, or ligament damage to the joint capsules for your MTP joints 2-4. It could be from repetitive micro trauma (not necessarily a big injury) but over time due to overloading conditions, cause swelling and pain to the ball of the foot.  You may need to be evaluated for ligament rupture.

Question 5

i have 2 issues with my left foot. the first is a sharp pain on the pad of my foot between the 3rd and 4th toe. the second is a pain/feathering(?) between my big and second toe when i lift the second toe, this is also numb between the base of both?

Accepted Answer

: Pain in the foot can be caused by injury (if you experienced a traumatic blow or pressure), muscular (if you overexerted by exercise or long standing), and tendon (if there was a stretching or movement that might have damaged tendons or ligaments). Your best option is to have the foot examined to make sure there is nothing going on that needs treatment. It may get worse if left untreated.

Question 6

what could be causing the sharp pain in my big toe?

Accepted Answer

A few things: Sharp pains in the toes can be due to arthritis, nerve irritation, injury, poor fitting shoes among many other things. You may need to see a podiatrist and get x-rays to narrow down the possibilities and start treatment.

Question 7

what are some causes for sharp pain in left big toe?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Trauma, arthritis, infection, bursitis, see your doctor.

Question 8

sharp pain from my big toe shooting up to my back happens occasionally,  what can it be?

Accepted Answer

Sciatica: Could be a pinched nerve from the lower back causing this discomfort.  Recommend x-ray to rule out any pathology around the great toe.

Question 9

what is the cause of sharp pain in left big toe?  i usually wear flats most of the time.

Accepted Answer

Big toe: If it is swollen and red, it can be a gout attack.

Question 10

i get a very, very sharp pain in my toe, one spot and it feels hot for days, what can this be?

Accepted Answer

A few things: Sharp pains in the toes can be due to arthritis, nerve irritation, injury, infection, ingrown nail, poor fitting shoes among many other things. You may need to see a podiatrist and get x-rays to narrow down the possibilities and start treatment.

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I have been having a sharp pain in my second toe on my right foot. it consitant and came on suddenly. when touched or in shoes it hurts more. seems to ach when laying down. looks swollen. pain in tip of toe and joint pain under nail. numb foot?

A member asked:

Very sharp pain on top of my second toe when i move it a certain way, the pain is unbearable. didn't stub it, what could be the cause? a nerve?

A member asked:

I have a sharp pain in the tip of my second toe when pressure is applied to it. i don't have pain anywhere else in my feet.

A member asked:

I have pain in the base and a sharp pain at the tip of the second toe. the pain has moved to the base of the third and fourth toe. i did not have any injury. it feels like its swollen, but is not. it feels like a wrinkle. what should i do?

A member asked:

I have 2 issues with my left foot. the first is a sharp pain on the pad of my foot between the 3rd and 4th toe. the second is a pain/feathering(?) between my big and second toe when i lift the second toe, this is also numb between the base of both?

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What could be causing the sharp pain in my big toe?

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What are some causes for sharp pain in left big toe?

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Sharp pain from my big toe shooting up to my back happens occasionally, what can it be?

A member asked:

What is the cause of sharp pain in left big toe? i usually wear flats most of the time.

A member asked:

I get a very, very sharp pain in my toe, one spot and it feels hot for days, what can this be?

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