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What Causes Sharp Pain In Big Toe ?
OK this is my first time, I am 59 yrs , female (Hispanic) decent. I have been experiencing a sharp pain on my big toe mostly on the left foot (sometimes both foot) as if someone were pinching-squeeze them. I have had this going on for about three months. Also I have started getting a strong burning like sensation on my left leg somewhat pass the knee beginning on the top of the leg, and it would last for about 5-7 minutes. Can you tell me what you think it could be?
Wed, 20 May 2015
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
According to your description , pain over your big toe seems to be inflammatory in nature. It could be an acute attack of gout.
I advice you to give you rest to the part affected, take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin 1tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily) to reduce pain and inflammation and consult your doctor for thorough examination and rule out any infective cause.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Thanks for your query.
According to your description , pain over your big toe seems to be inflammatory in nature. It could be an acute attack of gout.
I advice you to give you rest to the part affected, take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin 1tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily) to reduce pain and inflammation and consult your doctor for thorough examination and rule out any infective cause.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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