Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In The Toes

Posted on Mon, 31 Oct 2016

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Question : Occassionaly my left foot gets pain in my toes and the top of my foot. This happens once in 3=4 weeks. There may be some swelling when this happens but the swelling is minimal.

I also have a small not on the left side of my head that causes some pain and is sore to the touch. This has been discovered a couple of weeks ago.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Can be due to inflammation of foot joints- metatarsalgia.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in the toes and top of the foot can be due to mild inflammation of the joints that can cause some swelling. Giving rest to the foot and taking mild pain killer will help. Keeping the foot elevated during rest will also help.
A small knot on the side of the head can be a swollen lymph node and can be due to an infection. A direct examination will help in diagnosis.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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