Any pain can be very uncomfortable, but pain in the big toe, besides being uncomfortable, can interfere with our daily routine . Walking can increase the discomfort and even balance can be affected. There are even pains in the toe that prevent us from resting because we cannot even feel the touch of a sheet or a shoe.
The causes of pain in the big toe can be various . Some are easy to understand, such as a blow or an injury, but if there is no known and visible cause, going to a specialist will always be the best option to rule out health problems that require some type of treatment.
Bump or wounds
This is perhaps the most common cause of finger pain. Most of the time we can identify the blow that caused the pain or injury and it is probably not necessary to pay much more attention to it.
It may also happen that the wound does not heal properly, especially if we have other illnesses, in which case we should go to our specialist as soon as possible.
Joint injuries
Our daily routine, the movements we make and the shoes we wear can cause some injuries to the joint .
In the case of joint injuries, it may be a one-off event that resolves itself, but it is advisable to see a professional if the pain does not disappear within a day or two. Maintaining a joint injury for a long time without treatment can hinder the recovery process and cause more discomfort.
Drop
If we feel pain in the big toe that gets worse even when something rubs against the toe, it may be gout.
Gout is the accumulation of crystallized uric acid in the joints, the first to be affected being the toe. These crystals cause pain in the toe and any friction increases it.
If we suspect that this may be the cause of our pain, we should go to the doctor so that he can give us dietary guidelines to avoid gout and some treatment for the pain.
Ingrown toenails
Another very common cause of pain in the fingers is the presence of ingrown nails. This occurs when a part of the nail enters the soft tissue of the finger, causing pain, redness and inflammation. In some cases, and mainly if not treated in time, they can cause an infection in the finger itself caused by the injury.
Bunions
Bunions are bony growths that grow on the inner side of the toe and cause a lot of pain.
Fracture
Fractures can occur in any bone and can be caused by a blow or by repetitive microtrauma.
The problem with finger fractures is that, as the bone is small and does not move as visibly as others, we may doubt the cause and think that the pain is due to a sprain or a blow that we do not remember.
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