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What Causes Severe Joint Pain Below The Toes Of Feet?

I was shoveling a lot of snow yesterday. Late this morning, my right foot just below my two smallest toes started to hurt enough that I m starting to limp and am in some pain (2 out 10 scale). There s no evidence of a black and blue mark, etc... I m 61 and in good shape. (178 lbs on a 5-11 frame, so a little overweight but I regularly exercise) I haven t taken medicines ever, except for antibiotics when called for. Normal blood pressure, normal everything, from my last health scan a few months ago. A non-medical friend said I may have bone spurs. I d prefer to think I just have an aching joint or something simple before thinking there s anything complicated. Any ideas?
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe joint pain below the toes of feet . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like achilles tendinitis , bursitis , corns and calluses , diabetic neuropathy , goutP , plantar fasciitis , rheumatoid arthritis or tendinitis . I would suggest you to put your foot in hot water tub with epsom salt in it for 15 minutes daily , do gentle massage with sesame oil and take ibuprofne or acetaminophen for pain . Soft tissue injury like ligament tear can also cause such symptoms .If condition doesn't get well then consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order certain test like CT scan , MRI along with physical examination . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory along with recommend physical therapy . Doctor may also refer you to podiatrist .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Severe Joint Pain Below The Toes Of Feet?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe joint pain below the toes of feet . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like achilles tendinitis , bursitis , corns and calluses , diabetic neuropathy , goutP , plantar fasciitis , rheumatoid arthritis or tendinitis . I would suggest you to put your foot in hot water tub with epsom salt in it for 15 minutes daily , do gentle massage with sesame oil and take ibuprofne or acetaminophen for pain . Soft tissue injury like ligament tear can also cause such symptoms .If condition doesn t get well then consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order certain test like CT scan , MRI along with physical examination . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory along with recommend physical therapy . Doctor may also refer you to podiatrist . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari