Why does my big toe hurt on the sides?

Why does my big toe hurt on the sides?

Ingrown toenails are a common condition in which the corner or side of a toenail grows into the soft flesh. The result is pain, inflamed skin, swelling and, sometimes, an infection. Ingrown toenails usually affect the big toe. Often you can take care of ingrown toenails on your own.

Why does the outside of my toe hurt?

Ingrown toenails are a common sign of toe pain, especially along the sides. You may not notice anything wrong by just looking at your toe, but the sides still hurt. This is because the toenail itself is growing under the skin and cutting the flesh.

What is a Morton’s toe?

A Morton’s toe otherwise called Morton’s foot or Greek foot or Royal toe is characterized by a longer second toe. This is because the first metatarsal, behind the big toe, is short compared to the second metatarsal, next to it.

What do you do when your big toe hurts?

resting the foot. elevating the foot. icing the foot for 20 minutes every 2–3 hours. using a compression bandage to reduce swelling. wearing comfortable, wide shoes with a soft sole and no heel. placing pads or soft soles inside shoes. gently stretching the foot muscles.