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Experiencing Sudden Pain And Tenderness In Big Toe
I am having sudden pain and tenderness in my big toe at the edge of the nail. It is not an ingrown nail. I am aware of the tenderness all of the time but suddenly it will have a lot of pain and then it will subside somewhat. What could this mean?
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Fri, 21 Mar 2014
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Hi
Thanks for writing your query
Based on your description two possible causes are-
1. Infection –take antibiotic like augmentin and ibuprofen.
2. Gout- there may be raised blood uric acid level.
My advice would be visit a local doctor for physical examination and blood test.
Take care and I shall be glad to answer any further query.
Regards
Dr.chugh Orthopaedic surgeon
http://bit.ly/drmchugh
Thanks for writing your query
Based on your description two possible causes are-
1. Infection –take antibiotic like augmentin and ibuprofen.
2. Gout- there may be raised blood uric acid level.
My advice would be visit a local doctor for physical examination and blood test.
Take care and I shall be glad to answer any further query.
Regards
Dr.chugh Orthopaedic surgeon
http://bit.ly/drmchugh
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