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What Causes Shooting Pain In Toe?

BROKE TOE 5 WEEKS AGO .RIGHT FOOT ,TOE NEXT TO BIG TOE. SWELLING AND BRUISING IS ALMOST GONE , BUT HURTS WHEN I PUT A SHOE ON OR EVEN WHEN THE BLANKETS TOUCH IT AT NIGHT. SHOOTING PAIN. DO I NEED TO TRY TO RESET IT, IT WAS POINTING TOTALY SIDE WAYS WHEN I STUBED IT
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have shooting pain in toe. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like gout , athiritis , joint infection or injury like joint dislocation . I would suggest you to keep your foot in hot water tub with espom salt , keep you foot elevated while sleeping , take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and drink plenty of water . Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan or MRI of foot along with physical examination . Doctor may also order blood test and urine test . Doctor may prescribe allopurinole , give splint and fix joint , recommend physical therapy , prescribe methotrexate along with muscle relaxant .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Shooting Pain In Toe?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have shooting pain in toe. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like gout , athiritis , joint infection or injury like joint dislocation . I would suggest you to keep your foot in hot water tub with espom salt , keep you foot elevated while sleeping , take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and drink plenty of water . Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan or MRI of foot along with physical examination . Doctor may also order blood test and urine test . Doctor may prescribe allopurinole , give splint and fix joint , recommend physical therapy , prescribe methotrexate along with muscle relaxant . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari