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  1. Verywell Health
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    9 Common Causes of Pain in the Big Toe Joint

    • The most common form of arthritis that affects the big toe joint is osteoarthritis. This is caused by a breakdown of the tissues that cover the ends of bones where they meet at the joint. Osteoarthritis of the first m… See more

    Bunion

    A bunionis a large, knobby bump over the big toe joint. Factors that contribute to bunions: 1. Advancing age 2. Genetics 3. Foot motion 4. Tight shoes 5. Rheumatoid arthritis A b… See more

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    Ingrown Toenail

    An ingrown toenail often affects the big toe. causing pain as well as: 1. Inflammation of the affected skin 2. Swelling and fluid at the site 3. Overgrown skin around … See more

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    Extensor Tendonitis

    Tendonitis (sometimes spelled tendinitis) is the inflammation of a band of connective tissue that connects muscles to bone, called a tendon. The type that can affect the big toe i… See more

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    Capsulitis

    Capsulitisis a condition that most commonly affects the second toe, but it causes that toe to move toward the big toe. In later stages of untreated capsulitis, it may even cr… See more

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    Can gout cause big toe pain?
     
  1. Burning in the big toe joint can be caused by several conditions1234:
    • Arthritis: The most common cause, which may be accompanied by stiffness, swelling, or a grinding sensation.
    • Bunions: A deformity of the joint at the base of the big toe.
    • Gout: An inflammatory arthritis that causes sudden burning pain, stiffness, and swelling in the joint.
    • Sesamoiditis: A less well-known condition that can also cause pain in the big toe joint.
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    Joint pain in your big toe can have a few different causes. The most common is arthritis, but bunions, gout, and less well-known conditions like sesamoiditis can also cause this pain. Pain in the big toe joint may be accompanied by stiffness, swelling, or a grinding sensation.

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    Toe burning sensation can be the result of nerve or skin damage in the toe and surrounding tissues. Burns from chemicals and extreme heat, as well as exposure to poisonous substances, may damage the nerves in the skin, resulting in toe burning sensations. Damage to the peripheral nerves (peripheral neuropathy) can also cause toe burning sensation.

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    Even in the early stages, arthritis in the toe can cause tenderness, achiness, and joint pain. You may also feel achiness or pain in other toes or the arch of your foot as you walk. Over time, you may even develop a burning sensation, which is a hallmark sign of nerve pain, or neuropathy.

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    Gout, a kind of inflammatory arthritis, can cause an attack of sudden burning pain, stiffness, and swelling in a joint, usually in a big toe. Many people who suffer from gout initially dismiss the symptoms, thinking they must have somehow hurt their toe. The problem is that if left untreated, it could cause other health issues.

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    What causes joint pain in a big toe?
    When you experience joint pain in your big toe, your first thought might be arthritis. For more acute symptoms, you could be concerned about a fracture or sprain. While all of these are possibilities, there are multiple possible causes of big toe pain.

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    What are the symptoms of arthritis of the big toe?
    It commonly affects the big toe, a condition known as hallux rigidus. Symptoms include pain, swelling, and stiffness, especially when walking or standing. Arthritis of the toe can come on over time due to poor foot alignment as well as general wear and tear of the cartilage.

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    Can gout cause big toe pain?
    Over time, OA in the big toe will cause the cartilage to erode and the bones to rub against each other. The friction causes pain and inflammation. Gout causes big toe joint pain, such as intense attacks, or flares, that come and go. These attacks of sharp pain may start during sleep.

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    What are the treatment options for joint pain in the big toe?
    While the exact treatment of joint pain in the big toe varies on type and severity, possible options may include: Over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers like topical or oral ibuprofen may help alleviate inflammation and pain associated with arthritis and other causes of joint pain.

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  3. Medical News Today
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    Big toe pain: 7 causes, other symptoms, treatment, and more