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What Does Swelling On The Toes Indicate?
I am a 72 year old male in good health and average weight with no history of diabetes in my family. I have recently noticed burning that is especially noticeable in the night. I do have a couple of hammer toes- one on each foot and have noticed chronic swelling of one toe on my left foot. Last physical was completely normal. Have started taking omeprozole 20mg once a day about a year ago for stomach and digestive issues.
Sat, 28 Apr 2018
Hello,
Maybe you have gout because usually, it starts with great toe and multiple toe pain along with swelling.
Kindly get a biopsy of the toe joint done to see if you have gout crystals and that will confirm the diagnosis.
If it is there, then any anti-inflammatory tablets will be given by any physician or better show to an orthopedic.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Archana
Maybe you have gout because usually, it starts with great toe and multiple toe pain along with swelling.
Kindly get a biopsy of the toe joint done to see if you have gout crystals and that will confirm the diagnosis.
If it is there, then any anti-inflammatory tablets will be given by any physician or better show to an orthopedic.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Archana
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