Foot Toe Pain

Common Types of Foot Toe Pain

Many people will suffer with some sort of foot pain. The two most common are in the form of arthritis in the joints and foot toe pain. Pain in the toe, most usually the big toe, is more an annoyance, but can also be a symptom of much bigger health issues that need to be addressed.

While there are several reasons why you might have foot toe pain, such as "stubbing" your toe, or dropping something on it causing a fracture, there are other contributing factors to toe pain that can be easily remedied.

Toe Pain From Shoes

Many women complain about toe pain and it can be directly tied to the shoes that they wear. Tight fitting shoes that cramp the toes together can put stress on the metatarsals (the long bones that make up the toes and connect them to the foot). This is found a lot in big toe pain as it is made up of two metatarsals and joints.

Several other forms of problems can occur because of keeping toes in ill fitting shoes, or shoes that cramp the toes together. Things such as blisters, corns, bunions, and calluses can happen with prolonged cramping or closeness. When this happens, there are forms of over the counter medicine that can help alleviate these, but a puncture to relieve the fluid buildup will cause it to heal faster.

Ingrown Toe Nails

Something that can be prevented with regular maintenance on your toe nails is also a common contributor to foot toe pain. Ingrown toe nails happen when the nail grows too long on the sides and begins to grow inside the toe itself. At times, the pain can be pretty intense. If not taken care of in a timely manner, there can be infection and even, in very severe cases, a cause to amputate the toe. Keeping nails trimmed, and clean, will help to alleviate this type of pain.

Skin Conditions

Two forms of common skin conditions leading to foot toe pain is psoriasis and eczema. Both of these common ailments are characterized by itching, redness, and swelling. Both are usually hereditary, but can be treated to lessen the severity of the outbreaks. Creams, and even surgical methods can help with both of these conditions.

Other conditions such as dry, cracked skin can be easily treated with creams and lotions. After applying keep the feet cool and clean from any dirt or impurities. Fungal infections, such as athletes foot, can also be a great contributor to toe pain. While these are very painful, and extremely irritating, they can be prevented and treated easily. Changing socks frequently, and keeping your shoes dry and well ventilated will help to prevent any further outbreaks of athletes feet or other fungal infections.

Foot toe pain is something that can be debilitating if left unchecked. Make sure you see your doctor, or podiatrist, for further information, and treatment ideas for treating toe pains. Most common contributors can be often prevented before pain actually starts.

 

 

 

 

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