Big toe pain

Broken toe

Broken Toe

Broken toes can be painful and usually occur as a result of severe impact or trauma. For example, if you stub your toe, get stamped on or drop something on it. Medically reviewed by Dr

Bunion

Bunion

A bunion (also known as hallux valgus) is a painful swelling on the inside of the big toe. It develops gradually over time. Often the big toe looks bent inwards, towards the other toes. Medically

Hallux rigidus

Hallux Rigidus

Hallux Rigidus is a common cause of stiffness, pain, and inflammation of the joint at the base of the big toe. Here we explain the symptoms, causes, and treatment. Medically reviewed by Dr Chaminda Goonetilleke,

Prevent ingrowing toenails

Preventing Ingrown Toenails

Ingrown toenail (or onychocryptosis) occurs when your toenail grows into the sides of the nail. These can be extremely painful but usually avoidable. Here are our top tips for preventing ingrown toenails. Medically reviewed by

Ingrown toenail

Ingrown Toenail

An Ingrown toenail is also known as Onychocryptis. It is a common and frustrating cause of the toe pain. Here we explain the signs, symptoms, causes, and treatment for ingrown toenails. Ingrown toenail symptoms Treatment

Turf toe

Turf Toe

Turf toe is a sprain of the joint at the base of the big toe. It is caused by a very vigorous upward bending of the toe. Medically reviewed by Dr. Chaminda Goonetilleke, 20th Jan.

Broken toe

Dislocated Toe

Dislocated or fractured toes usually occur from direct trauma. The toe displaces and/or fractures with possible deformity. Medically reviewed by Dr Chaminda Goonetilleke, 20th Jan. 2022 Dislocated Toe Signs and symptoms of a dislocated toe

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