There is a hard lump next to my toe

A hard lump next to the toe may be caused by corns, viral infection, ganglion cyst, tophi, etc., and requires timely examination to determine the condition. You can choose to apply medication or undergo surgery for treatment.

1. Corns: Standing for a long time or often wearing small shoes may cause local skin to be squeezed and rubbed, which may cause corns. A hard lump will appear next to the nail, accompanied by depression and pain in the middle. You need to go to the dermatology department of the hospital for examination in time. You can use corn ointment for treatment under the guidance of a doctor.

2. Viral infection: If your immunity is relatively low, or if you wear shoes and socks with people who carry the virus, the human papillomavirus may irritate your feet. The skin may also grow hard bumps next to the toes, also called viral warts. You need to have a skin examination in time, and then treat it with laser surgery or liquid nitrogen freezing.

3. Ganglion cyst: Ganglion cyst is a relatively common benign disease caused by local hyperplasia of fibrous tissue. It will appear as a hard cyst next to the toe. When it grows rapidly, it can be treated by surgical removal.

4. Gout stones: Abnormal purine metabolism in the body may cause uric acid to deposit in the small joints of the limbs, and form tophi, causing joint swelling and pain.