When should I worry about toe pain?

When should I worry about toe pain?

Non-urgent advice: See a GP if: pain in your toe is stopping you doing normal activities. the pain is getting worse or keeps coming back. the pain has not improved after treating it at home for 2 weeks.

What are the first signs of arthritis in toes?

Common symptoms of toe arthritis may include: You have pain in the toes that can take hours or days to subside. You have swelling and inflammation around the toe joints. With rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis, swelling and edema is associated with redness.

How do you relieve toe pain?

Ice and heat therapy can also help soothe big toe pain. The cold helps relieve inflammation, while heat helps boost circulation and bring oxygen and nutrients to the joints in the foot.

Why is my toe hurting for no reason?

If your toe hurts and there isn’t an obvious injury or deformity, you may be developing arthritis in your toes. Arthritis is the collective name for a number of conditions that cause pain, inflammation, and swelling in the joints.