Toe pain is any uncomfortable sensation in the toes. It may range from irritating to debilitating, it can be sudden pain or gradual, last briefly or remain constant.
Most cases of toe pain can be treated with over-the-counter products and medications, however some may require clinical treatment.
What Are the Causes?
Toe pain may be caused by a specific incident that is easy to pinpoint, such as a fall, or may require a Podiatrist to examine your toes and determine the exact cause of the pain.
Here are some potential causes, ranging from the acute to the chronic.
- Broken, sprained or dislocated toes
- Bunion
- Ingrown toenail
- Corns and calluses
- Hammertoe
- Arthritis
- Tendinitis
- Neuroma
- Nerve impingement or compression
- Gout
- Turf toe
- Sesamoiditis
- Fracture
- Nail infections
- Raynaud’s disease
- Capsulitis,
- Plantar plate tear
- Morton’s neuroma
Some Accompanying Symptoms
Depending on what is causing your toe pain, you may have other symptoms accompanying the pain. These can include a burning feeling or warmth in the joint, cold toes or numbness, difficulty moving your toe, or joint stiffness and skin bumps or lumps.
Seek immediate attention for toe pain if you have the following symptoms;
- Confusion
- Difficulty breathing
- High fever
- A rapid heart rate
- Swollen toes with discoloration.
How do you Treat Toe Pain?
Treatment for the pain will vary depending on your diagnoses, however, it can include;
- Resting with your shoe off and elevating your foot
- Applying an ice pack or heat depending on your diagnosis
- Medication to relieve pain and inflammation
- Strapping the neighbouring toe
- Changing your shoes
- Custom made orthotics
- CAM Walker/Moon Boot
- Injections of cortisone injections
- Physical therapy
In serious and rare cases your Podiatrist may recommend surgery.
Moreland Podiatry
If you are suffering from toe pain or foot pain, it is essential that you seek early intervention, so you do not further damage your feet. If you have any concerns about your toe or foot health, feel free to contact the friendly staff at Moreland Podiatry or make an appointment online today.
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