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My big toe hurts bad by joint and i didn't hurt it what could it be?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Great toe pain: Consider gout, arthritis, tendonits, stress fracture, hallux valgus (bunion). Check with your orthoped foot surgeon.

Answered 3/16/2013

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Gouty arthritis: Most likely gout caused by uric acid build up. Produced from purines - proteins found in red meat, shellfish, wine etc. Could also be degenerative osteoarthritis but less likely at 32. Google a gout diet and follow it.

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