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What Causes Pain In The Left Big Toe?
Question: I have had a shooting pain in my big left toe for about 4 days now. I am a 69 year old female and was told that it could be a sign of heart problems, and I should have it checked out. There is no redness or swelling of the toe. Heart problems run in my family.
Brief Answer:
Not related to cardiac cause.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in the left big toe is not likely to be related to a cardiac cause or heart attack. It is more likely to be due to arthritis or gout. A blood uric acid levels evaluation and a direct examination will help in detecting the exact cause. Taking a mild pain killer will help till then.
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.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Not related to cardiac cause.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in the left big toe is not likely to be related to a cardiac cause or heart attack. It is more likely to be due to arthritis or gout. A blood uric acid levels evaluation and a direct examination will help in detecting the exact cause. Taking a mild pain killer will help till then.
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.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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