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A sprained or broken toe is a common cause of toe injuries. Injury to a ligament results in a sprain, whereas a broken toe affects the actual bone.

Ferri FF. Gout. In: Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2021. Elsevier; 2021. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Dec. 23, 2020. An ingrown toenail is a common cause of pain or discomfort in the big toe. It can occur if a person cuts their toenail too short or curves it in too far when cutting it. Wearing tight shoes may aggravate or even cause an ingrown toenail. NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are medicines that are used to relieve pain and reduce inflammation. Medical News Today has strict sourcing guidelines and draws only from peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical journals and associations. We avoid using tertiary references. We link primary sources — including studies, scientific references, and statistics — within each article and also list them in the resources section at the bottom of our articles. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy. taking regular exercise – try activities that don’t put too much strain on your joints, such as swimming

If the pain continues despite conservative management, surgery may be considered. There are a number of procedures possible dependent upon the symptoms you present with, the severity of the wear and tear within the joint and the amount of movement that remains.

Your podiatrist or podiatric surgeon can advise you on non-surgical as well as surgical ways of managing this condition. Non-surgical FitzGerald JD, et al. 2020 American College of Rheumatology guideline for the management of gout. Arthritis Care & Research. 2020; doi:10.1002/acr.24180. Gout is a condition in which uric acid builds up in a person’s joints. According to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), it commonly occurs in the joint of the big toe. The body typically removes uric acid through urine, but in some cases, it may build up and cause crystallization in the joints. The condition mainly affects men over 30 and women after the menopause. Overall, gout is more common in men than women.The injections usually help relieve pain and swelling, and make movement easier. The benefits can last for several months. Kaur P, Carroll MR, Stewart S. The assessment and management of sesamoiditis: a focus group study of podiatrists in Aotearoa New Zealand. J Foot Ankle Res. 2023;16:29. doi:10.1186/s13047-023-00628-w Allopurinol is a tablettaken once a day.When you first start taking it, your dose will be adjusted to make sure the level of uric acid in your blood is low enough. Regular blood tests will be needed to monitor this until themost effective dose is found.