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What Causes Throbbing Pain In The Toe?
Question: throbbing pain on top of my toe
Brief Answer:
most probable diagnosis is gouty arthritis if no previous trauma .
Detailed Answer:
Hi i am Dr Ahmed Aly
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I had gone through your question and understand your concerns ..
It could be a kind of arthritis if you had no previous injuries or trauma . arthritis could be rheumatic or gouty arthritis . both kinds can cause such throbbing pain.
Ibuprofen tabs is fine as it is a NSAIDS ( non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs ) which help in decreasing your pain and inflammation if you have swelling , hot gentle massaging with topical anti-inflammatory gels and slabbing it or compression will help immobilizing your toe joints and thus relieving pain .
You could send me a picture to help me give you an exact diagnosis and treatment if your pain persists .
Such throbbing pain especially in the toe is very commonly due to gout where you will have increased SUA ( serum uric acid ). when uric acid levels increases crystals are precipitated between joint cartilages and causing erosion and more friction and more pain .
Gouty arthritis is mainly treated by colchicine to decrease pain , ibuprofen to decrease inflammation , allopurinol to reduce your body uric acid production and probenicid to help in its elimination from your body , adjust your meals ,avoid alcohol , smoking and avoid obesity and you will be fine .
Please click and consider a 5 star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Wish you good health,
Any further clarifications feel free to ask.
most probable diagnosis is gouty arthritis if no previous trauma .
Detailed Answer:
Hi i am Dr Ahmed Aly
thanks for using HealthcareMagic site ,
I had gone through your question and understand your concerns ..
It could be a kind of arthritis if you had no previous injuries or trauma . arthritis could be rheumatic or gouty arthritis . both kinds can cause such throbbing pain.
Ibuprofen tabs is fine as it is a NSAIDS ( non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs ) which help in decreasing your pain and inflammation if you have swelling , hot gentle massaging with topical anti-inflammatory gels and slabbing it or compression will help immobilizing your toe joints and thus relieving pain .
You could send me a picture to help me give you an exact diagnosis and treatment if your pain persists .
Such throbbing pain especially in the toe is very commonly due to gout where you will have increased SUA ( serum uric acid ). when uric acid levels increases crystals are precipitated between joint cartilages and causing erosion and more friction and more pain .
Gouty arthritis is mainly treated by colchicine to decrease pain , ibuprofen to decrease inflammation , allopurinol to reduce your body uric acid production and probenicid to help in its elimination from your body , adjust your meals ,avoid alcohol , smoking and avoid obesity and you will be fine .
Please click and consider a 5 star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Wish you good health,
Any further clarifications feel free to ask.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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