What Causes Small Sharp Pain Under Both Big Toes?

Posted on Sat, 17 Oct 2015

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Sat, 17 Oct 2015 Answered on

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Question : I'm feeling a small sharp pain like a pin prick in the bottom of my left big toe. I've had the same sensation before in another toe. I can't see anything stuck in it, and I don't know what's causing it. It makes me limp.

I'm not sure how this works? Can I just sign off now?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Can be due to gout.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in the big toe without any history of injury to the area can be due to a joint inflammation. This cam happen due to raised uric acid levels. You need to take a mild anti inflammatory like Motrin and in case this does not help then do consult your orthopedician for a proper examination.
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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