Hi, I Have A Very Sore Middle Toe. It's Puffy
Question: Hi, I have a very sore middle toe. It's puffy and has a ring around it like when you tie a string to tight. Very sore to touch and to bend. This is right at the joint. Could this be gout?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
There is a possibility that it can be gout.
Also it can be infection of the finger.
You can upload a picture of it in reports in order that I can give you a better opinion.
Taking anti-inflammatory drugs such ibuprofen can be helpful for pain and inflammation.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Please send pictur.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
There is a possibility that it can be gout.
Also it can be infection of the finger.
You can upload a picture of it in reports in order that I can give you a better opinion.
Taking anti-inflammatory drugs such ibuprofen can be helpful for pain and inflammation.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar