What Causes Throbbing Pain In The Toe?

Brief Answer:
most probable diagnosis is gouty arthritis if no previous trauma .

Detailed Answer:
Hi i am Dr Ahmed Aly
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It could be a kind of arthritis if you had no previous injuries or trauma . arthritis could be rheumatic or gouty arthritis . both kinds can cause such throbbing pain.
Ibuprofen tabs is fine as it is a NSAIDS ( non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs ) which help in decreasing your pain and inflammation if you have swelling , hot gentle massaging with topical anti-inflammatory gels and slabbing it or compression will help immobilizing your toe joints and thus relieving pain .
You could send me a picture to help me give you an exact diagnosis and treatment if your pain persists .
Such throbbing pain especially in the toe is very commonly due to gout where you will have increased SUA ( serum uric acid ). when uric acid levels increases crystals are precipitated between joint cartilages and causing erosion and more friction and more pain .
Gouty arthritis is mainly treated by colchicine to decrease pain , ibuprofen to decrease inflammation , allopurinol to reduce your body uric acid production and probenicid to help in its elimination from your body , adjust your meals ,avoid alcohol , smoking and avoid obesity and you will be fine .

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