Question 1

stepped on something on the bottom of my big toe towards the inside outer part big toe is now very swollen very painful pain going halfway up the top of my foot swelling of the big toe and under and around the big toe on the bottom awesome?

Accepted Answer

Toe/Foot : It is very important to have your toe and foot examined as soon as possible to check the possibility of a foreign body in your foot and/or infection that can spread and require aggressive medical therapy. A day can make a difference, so have it checked soon.

Question 2

cause of big toe swelling?

Accepted Answer

Gout, infection...: There are many possibilities. Gout is a common cause of swelling and is accompanied by redness, warmth and pain.  A nail infection can also cause swelling and pain.  A sprain of the joint may cause swelling too.

Question 3

i have itching between my big toe and it has been going on for three days now. what could be the cause there is no swelling or blister?

Accepted Answer

Tinea pedis: You may be describing tinea pedis or athlete's foot. Check out http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/athletes-foot/ds00317. There are otc medications available w/o prescription at most drug stores. Most important is to keep feet dry & be sure to wear flip flops if you shower in public areas eg gym locker rooms.

Question 4

last night i woke up and my big toe was throbbing. no swelling, sensitivity or redness. could wearing flip flops cause this?  today it is gone.

Accepted Answer

Maybe?: If that was something new to your daily routine, then maybe the flip flops irritated your toe somehow. I am glad the pain is gone now.

Question 5

part: left big toe
symptoms: redness, swelling, burning pain
bout me: i am fit. zero alcohol
question: most common causes of these symtomps?

Accepted Answer

Ingrown toenail: Infection, possibly gout.

Question 6

for 2 days i have had sharp pain - left( ball of foot?)   large pad behind big toe. no visible swelling .  painful walk/stand. what possible causes?

Accepted Answer

Rule out Gout: You will need to rule out the possibility of gouty arthritis - it typically appears suddenly in a big toe (classic presentation), although it is usually accompanied by some form of swelling, redness or other discoloration.

Question 7

can gout cause pain/swelling in 3rd-5th toe area that meets top of r foot only?  not big toe; blood uric arid test slightly high; ipuprofin helped.

Accepted Answer

I think so: Gout could affect any joint does not have to be big toe alone especially if you have family history of it.

Question 8

infection with puronlet drainage on medial aspect and tip of great toe with tenderness and redness, swelling. what could cause this? cannot bend big toe? could it be broken?

Accepted Answer

: Is there any evidence of an ingrown toenail which is often associated with infection around the toenail?  Treatment for the paronychia involves lifting up the nail to let out pus. Hot water soaks and, occasionally oral antibiotics are also prescribed. I think a podiatrist would administer best care&amp;follow-up for this infection. In the meantime soak or apply warm compresses for 20 minutes at a time

Question 9

what can cause swelling on the bottom of my foot?

Accepted Answer

A few causes: Peripheral edema, local inflammation caused by injury, foreign body, infection, among other things. See a podiatrist for a proper diagnosis and evaluation.  Good luck!

Question 10

what causes heel swelling (on the bottom part of the foot/ foot pad)?

Accepted Answer

Plantar fasciitis: Plantar fasciitis can cause pain and swelling of the heels. You will notice the pain especially when you take your first step in the morning. Try anti-inflammatories such as advil, motrin, Ibuprofen or naprosyn (naproxen) with food first.

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Stepped on something on the bottom of my big toe towards the inside outer part big toe is now very swollen very painful pain going halfway up the top of my foot swelling of the big toe and under and around the big toe on the bottom awesome?

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Cause of big toe swelling?

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I have itching between my big toe and it has been going on for three days now. what could be the cause there is no swelling or blister?

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Last night i woke up and my big toe was throbbing. no swelling, sensitivity or redness. could wearing flip flops cause this? today it is gone.

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Part: left big toe symptoms: redness, swelling, burning pain bout me: i am fit. zero alcohol question: most common causes of these symtomps?

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For 2 days i have had sharp pain - left( ball of foot?) large pad behind big toe. no visible swelling . painful walk/stand. what possible causes?

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Can gout cause pain/swelling in 3rd-5th toe area that meets top of r foot only? not big toe; blood uric arid test slightly high; ipuprofin helped.

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Infection with puronlet drainage on medial aspect and tip of great toe with tenderness and redness, swelling. what could cause this? cannot bend big toe? could it be broken?

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What can cause swelling on the bottom of my foot?

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What causes heel swelling (on the bottom part of the foot/ foot pad)?

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