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What Does Sharp Pain In The Toes Indicate?

I woke up in the night with sharp, biting pain in my left toes. I have had some neuropathy symptoms in the past but nothing like this pain. The sharp pain comes every few seconds, then abates. Now that I am vertical, I still have some discomfort, but not the sharp pain.
Tue, 28 Nov 2017
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pheripheral nuerophathy is most likely cause
Other Causes of Shooting Pain in the Toes
Two other common causes of shooting pain in the toes are rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and gout. RA affects more than a million Americans, and typically leads to severe discomfort in the toes.3 It occurs when the immune system attacks the joints by mistake, leading to swelling and severe discomfort. Pain usually starts in the toes and then spreads throughout the feet and ankles.
Gout is another extremely painful condition that can affect any joint in the body. In the foot, it usually affects the big toe. Gout is caused by a buildup of uric acid crystals in a joint due to an excess of purines in the diet. Purines are chemical compounds that the body breaks down into uric acid. They are found in many types of food, but are particularly prevalent in seafood and red meat.
If you ever experience shooting pain in the toes, it will be extremely important that you see a doctor as soon as you can. The reason is that it could be a sign of a major problem that needs to be treated immediately.
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What Does Sharp Pain In The Toes Indicate?

pheripheral nuerophathy is most likely cause Other Causes of Shooting Pain in the Toes Two other common causes of shooting pain in the toes are rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and gout. RA affects more than a million Americans, and typically leads to severe discomfort in the toes.3 It occurs when the immune system attacks the joints by mistake, leading to swelling and severe discomfort. Pain usually starts in the toes and then spreads throughout the feet and ankles. Gout is another extremely painful condition that can affect any joint in the body. In the foot, it usually affects the big toe. Gout is caused by a buildup of uric acid crystals in a joint due to an excess of purines in the diet. Purines are chemical compounds that the body breaks down into uric acid. They are found in many types of food, but are particularly prevalent in seafood and red meat. If you ever experience shooting pain in the toes, it will be extremely important that you see a doctor as soon as you can. The reason is that it could be a sign of a major problem that needs to be treated immediately.