Suggest Treatment For Pain In The Toes

Posted on Fri, 13 Mar 2015

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Fri, 13 Mar 2015 Answered on

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Question : Hi, For the past few months, I have pain in the 2nd and 3rd toes of my right foot, and at the back (above the ankle) on my left foot. What could it be and what is the medication I can take?

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Seems to be inflammatory in nature.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

From description pain over your foot and toes seems to be inflammatory in nature. It could be bursitis or acute attack of gout.
Do icing. Give rest to your foot and take antiinflammatory drug as advised by your doctor.

Hope this helps you.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Saurabh Gupta (12 minutes later)

My uric acid level is OK. So how often can I take the anti inflamatory drug. Any dietary advice?

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Diet rich in calcium, vitamins and minerals.

Detailed Answer:
You can take antiinflammatory drug twice daily for 7-10 days after consulting your doctor. Take diet rich in calcium, vitamins and minerals.

Warm regards.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar