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What Causes Severe Pain In Big Toe And Sensitivity In Foot?

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Posted on Tue, 22 Mar 2016
Question: My big toe starting hurting and became worst as the day progressed.. I cannot walk since even the back of my foot is so terribly sensitive. I cannot move my toes at all. Is this gout and how do I treat it?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (43 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Pain killers and hot compress will help.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain that started from big toe is likely to be due to gout.
The pain will subside gradually. Sometimes a combination of medications are needed to relieve the inflammation and help the body clear the uric acid. These medications include allopurinol, prednisone, indomethacin or colchicine. You need to get these prescribed after consulting your physician.
It is associated with consumption of alcohol, seafood and meat.
Taking a diet rich in vitamin C, dairy products and coffee is likely to help in improvement of symptoms.
Drink plenty of water daily to help the kidneys clear the uric acid.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Severe Pain In Big Toe And Sensitivity In Foot?

Brief Answer: Pain killers and hot compress will help. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query. The pain that started from big toe is likely to be due to gout. The pain will subside gradually. Sometimes a combination of medications are needed to relieve the inflammation and help the body clear the uric acid. These medications include allopurinol, prednisone, indomethacin or colchicine. You need to get these prescribed after consulting your physician. It is associated with consumption of alcohol, seafood and meat. Taking a diet rich in vitamin C, dairy products and coffee is likely to help in improvement of symptoms. Drink plenty of water daily to help the kidneys clear the uric acid. I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Praveen Tayal. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal