What Can Toe Pain Signify?

If you have a persistent pain in your toes, it can be an indicator of something more serious. Conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, gout and diabetic neuropathy can all manifest themselves as pain in your toes.


What is Toe Pain?

Toe pain is an uncomfortable sensation in your toes. It can range from mild to severe. The pain can be persistent, or come intermittently. A sensation of pins and needles and minor discomfort is usually referred to as ” “parasthesia” . Usually toe pain can be due to irritation, trauma or injury of the muscles, ligaments and bones present in your toes, but it can also be an indicator of a systemic condition, an inflammatory disease or an infection.

What Conditions Can Cause Toe Pain?

Persistent toe pain that doesn’t relent even after medication can indicate a systemic disease. Here are some reasons why people suffer from toe pain:

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HealthStatus has been operating since 1998 providing the best interactive health tools on the Internet, millions of visitors have used our blood alcohol, body fat and calories burned calculators. The HealthStatus editorial team has continued that commitment to excellence by providing our visitors with easy to understand high quality health content for many years. Our team of health professionals, and researchers use peer reviewed studies as source elements in our articles. Our high quality content has been featured in a number of leading websites, USA Today, the Chicago Tribune, Live Strong, GQ, and many more.

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