What Causes Pain In The Big Toe?

Posted on Fri, 7 Oct 2016

Question: My big toe hurts on the inside side only but it doesn't seem to be red or swollen. What could it be? I do wear compression stockings and run a business so I am on my feet all day. I thought it might be my shoes but the toe does seem to have plenty of room. At night when I remove the compression stockings and go to bed bare foot, there is no sensation of pain.

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
? nerve compression by compression stockings

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Read the history carefully and understood your concerns.

The catch: is in the removal of the compression stocking and the pain is gone when you go to the bed barefoot as also the localized nature without redness or swelling.

It seems that the nerve supplying that particular area is compressed by the compression stockings. Change the settings or do not use the stockings for a day and see if the pain recurs.
This will be diagnostic as well as therapeutic.

I hope this answers your query.
Please give feedback. Any further query is most welcome.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee