Sore Big Toe
(4 discussions)
Good Day Dr. Abrams,For a couple of months now my right big toe has been paining me, particularly the flesh to the left of the nail.
It only pains if I hit it or move stretch it to much.
Could you tell me what might be ailing it. Thanks
4 comments
Vivian Abrams DPM
You might have an ingrown toenail. If it is infected, it needs to be taken care of as soon as possible. If it is inflamed (but not infected) it still should be taken care of. A podiatrist is your best source of information about whata needs to be done. In the meantime, you can soak your toe in warm water often and use an antibiotic ointment and bandaid on the area.
Stef
Hi ya, I had similar problems! my toe nail began to shink in size, and the flesh became more painful. I left this for around a year, but the end of it, every step was agoney for months till I went to the doctors. My toe was cronicaly infected, I was put on antibiotices for 2 weeks… and it all went… currently I have a new toe nail growing under my old toe nail (sounds horrible!) lol but its good. Go to your doctor, it could be infected, and if left fora while like mine it may only get worse hope it works out stef
troy miller
when setting or walking, i’m receiving pain, first it began on the bottom left foot, from there to the big toe. a week latter my l knee began hurting as I lifted the leg. I thought the knee hurt by me favoring the l toe but it could be gout, I don’t know. i’m 64 yrs old and am in those great golden years, so anything’s possible. do you have any suggestions? thanks troy
troy miller
when setting or walking, i’m receiving pain, first it began on the bottom left foot, from there to the big toe. a week later my l knee began hurting as I lifted the leg. I thought the knee hurt by me favoring the l toe but it could be gout, I don’t know. also, my left foot and calf area swells up to the knee, by the end of the day. i’m 64 yrs old and just love those great golden years, so anything’s possible. do you have any suggestions?