What Causes Discomfort In Big Toes?

Posted on Thu, 21 May 2015

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Question : Hi, I have a foot problem. This is more like a discomfort than pain. It has been there for 2 years now. It affects both my big toes. I started to jog again 3 years ago but it got worse after the runs. I noticed recently that normal walking with comfortable shows did good to me. So I try to walk more. I would like to go back to jogging. Any idea on the best treatment to follow?

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.

It can be due to flat fleet or muscle imbalances,or excessive fatigue of feet muscles and ligaments on prolonged pressure of walking,standing on hard surfaces without adequate shock absorbing cushions in insole or on faulty foot wear, high heels etc.

Treatment is contrast bath (alternate dipping in hot and cold water for 10 minutes,massage,elevation of feet on sitting, use of ankle support in day time, use of silicone in-sole in footwear.

Take anti-infllammatory medicines and acetaminophen .Take short breaks from walking and standing.Do toe and ankle exercises

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.

Take care

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