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What Causes Stinging Pain In A Toe?
Greetings, I am 71 years old, 5 10 , 202 #, Normal heart rate, BP, lab results (in August), no cancer, no heart disease, no diabetes, generally in good health. I have developed a 10 day issue of a painful left big toe, actually more stinging than pain; no swelling/redness. No hx of injury. Hurts when I apply minimal pressure. Any thoughts??? Thank you
Mon, 30 Jul 2018
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Pain in the great toe is commonly due to Gout/hyperuricemia. You need to check uric acid levels,if possible biopsy of the affected toe area to rule out gout. If it's ruled out then it could be due to overuse which can treated with rest and icing. Gout require specific treatment to prevent and cure the disease.
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Pain in the great toe is commonly due to Gout/hyperuricemia. You need to check uric acid levels,if possible biopsy of the affected toe area to rule out gout. If it's ruled out then it could be due to overuse which can treated with rest and icing. Gout require specific treatment to prevent and cure the disease.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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