I have a sharp pain in the distal joint of my big toe. I am a ballet dancer who dances 20hrs a week, so i know it could be a stress fracture. Any other ideas? It hurts alot when walking and when it is moved passively, especially when moved side to side.
2006-11-21 21:50:18 · 4 answers · asked by bellaballerina1063 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
There is only one joint in the hallux or great toe and as a result there is by definition no "distal" joint. However, to answer your question you may have one of several diagnoses. It may be only a ligamentous strain, or possibly a chip fracture at the joint level. Gout would reveal itself as severe swelling, pain, and bright redness (erythema). Likely you may need an X-ray to more fully evaluate this concern.
2006-11-21 22:42:56 · answer #1 · answered by neutral 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like gout.need to see a dr.
2006-11-21 21:54:03 · answer #2 · answered by Monte T 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Hi,maybe it could be a gout attack
2006-11-21 22:04:37 · answer #3 · answered by pjlscores 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be gouty arthritis due to uric acid? or osteo from dancing?
2006-11-22 00:12:14 · answer #4 · answered by richard c 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋