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

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

Answered 9/12/2013

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Big toe pain: There is a multitude of causes for pain to the great toe. Gout, bumping the area can cause pain without with out fracture. Arthritis (many types) wounds or ulcerations with of with out infection. Your local podiatrist can find and treat your big toe pain.

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Answered 8/2/2015

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