Enlarged and Painful Big Toe
An enlarged and painful big toe can sometimes extend from deep within the joint, or at times localized at the nail. Whatever the cause of a sore big toe, it will absolutely make it difficult for you to be active in your day-to-day activities. The reason for a sore big toe is usually gout or a fracture from trauma.
Gout is a type of arthritis that affects the joints of the toe. It usually occurs from drinking too much wine, eating too much steak, fish, or any other food that is high in purine. The attack occurs when the uric acid level rises. If you happen to be diagnosed with it, your physician will prescribe some inflammatory drugs that will take care of the pain. Take a low-purine diet to prevent gout effectively.
