My toes are burning with pain

The feet are an important part of the body. All our weight is on the feet. When we are doing any activity, it will have a certain impact on the feet. In life, some people will suddenly find that their toes have a burning pain. At this time, the toes may be injured. Of course, it may also be caused by gout, so correct treatment should be carried out according to the cause of the disease.

Toe Gout

It can cause severe pain in the joints, such as ant bites, needle pricks or tiger bites. Initially, it is often a single joint inflammation, but if it is not cured in time, it will gradually spread to the whole body. Generally speaking, the lower limbs and feet are most likely to appear. The arch of the foot, ankle joint, knee joint, wrist joint and elbow joint are also common sites of occurrence.

Symptoms of gout in toes

1. The level of uric acid may be high, which is also one of the bases for judging the condition. Gout is caused by high level of uric acid, and the level of uric acid will always be high in all stages of the disease.

2. The first attack of gout in the big toe often occurs suddenly at night, and the patient is awakened by foot pain. The attack is rapid, and there will be symptoms such as redness, swelling, pain, and fever in the joint. In the early stage, it is only the pain in a single joint, which will then spread to the whole body.

3. As the disease worsens and recurs, it will lead to joint deformities and the formation of tophi, and may even affect liver and kidney function, cause other diseases, and even be life-threatening.

Precautions

1. Good treatment methods are very important, and going to Shanghai and other places for treatment is more reliable.

2. Daily care is also essential. Pay attention to diet control, avoid eating foods that cause gout attacks, eat more light foods, and have a regular life to avoid metabolic disorders.

treat

1. The treatment of acute gout in the feet should focus on controlling symptoms, taking the most effective medication for the symptoms, and should be taken under the guidance of a doctor.

2. If gouty arthritis of the feet develops into a chronic disease, it will become very difficult to recover. Treatment during this period should be avoided and repeated attacks should be avoided to avoid damage to the kidneys and joint functions. If gout stones appear and are large, surgical removal should be performed.

3. The treatment of gout in the feet during the intermittent attack period is mainly to maintain uric acid at normal levels such as 6.5 mg/dL, while protecting kidney function to prevent secondary gouty nephropathy. Because in addition to adhering to general treatment, patients should also use drugs that promote uric acid excretion and inhibit uric acid synthesis.