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What type of doctor should you see if you think you have arthritis in the big toe joint?
17 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Rheumatologist: Rheumatologist specialize in diagnosing and treating arthritis and autoimmune diseases.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Arthritis: Your family doctor has an number of oral and injectable medications to offer, as well as diagnostic tests for gout, and osteoarthritis, the likely sources of great toe pain. If the arthritis progresses and simple treatments fail, an orthopedist for further x-rays and treatment options. A rheumatologist may be consulted for forms of arthritis that affect multiple joints and tissues.
Answered 6/28/2012
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Foot and Ankle: You should seek a specialist of the foot and ankle. This may be a podiatrist or a foot/ankle orthopedist. Ask friends and your pcp for recommendations.
Answered 1/24/2015
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