Why does my big toe hurt? 9 reasons for BIG TOE PAIN | Bunions, Gout, Arthritis, Infection and more!

In this educational video Dr O'Donovan explains 9 reasons why your big toe might hurt.

1. Gout - which is a form of arthritis caused by a build-up of uric acid crystals in the toe joint. Symptoms can include sudden, severe pain in the big toe, redness, swelling, and warmth.

2. Bunions, which are bony bumps that form on the joint at the base of the big toe and they look like this. Symptoms can include pain, swelling, and redness around the big toe joint, and the toe may lean toward the other toes. Bunions can be caused by wearing tight or ill-fitting shoes, genetics, arthritis, or foot stress.

3. An ingrown toenail, which occurs when the edge of the toenail grows into the surrounding skin. Symptoms of an ingrown toenail can include pain, redness, swelling, and infection at the side of the toenail.

4. Arthritis that can affect the big toe, which is inflammation of the joint causing pain and stiffness.

5. Injury or sprain of the big toe joint. Symptoms can include pain, swelling, and limited joint movement, often due to pushing off the big toe forcefully, commonly in sports. Treatment typically involves rest, ice, compression, elevation and anti-inflammatory medications.

6. Hallux rigidus, which is a type of arthritis at the base of the big toe causing stiffness. Symptoms can include pain and stiffness in the big toe, and difficulty walking or bending the toe.

7. Sesamoiditis, which is inflammation or fracture of the sesamoid bones under the big toe joint. Symptoms can include pain under the big toe, especially when walking or putting pressure on the toe.

8. Injury or trauma, which refers to any direct injury to the toe, such as stubbing it or dropping something heavy on it.

9. Infection, which can be caused by bacterial or fungal infections affecting the toe.

If your big toe pain is persistent, severe, or accompanied by other symptoms like fever or if you are worried about it, it's important to see your doctor for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Introduction
00:05 - Gout
01:18 - Bunions
01:53 - Ingrown toe nail
02:27 - Arthritis of the toe
03:05 - Sprain or injury
03:25 - Hallux Rigidus
03:50 - Sesamoiditis
04:15 - Trauma to the toe
04:40 - Infection of the toe

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If you are concerned about anything related to your health, see your own health provider.

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[marion]

Doctor O Donovan Thanks for this video I am waiting on appointment for the podiatry clinic about my 2 big toes .

[teresacrowley]

Thanks Dr O'Donovan for a very educational video. I have unfortunately ongoing problems with my big toe. I appreciate your video. ☘️💚

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[monopolybillionaire]

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[MrAbarer]

I need help I was moving to another place while lifting a box my knee twisted a little. Also I have vein swelling down the inner leg and my big toe hurts and is red ish or black and blue hard to tell
around the base of the big toe it’s painful and it’s under my big toe alsoWhat do you think it is and how can I treat it thank you I would appreciate your opinion