According to Dr. Sharath Babu, Consultant - Orthopedic Surgeon, CARE Hospital, High-Tech City, Hyderabad (India), knee joint pain is a fairly common problem and can greatly affect the quality of life, making it difficult for patients to move or perform daily activities. The cause of knee joint pain can come from many different factors, from joint problems, gout to injuries. Here are some common causes of this condition.
Causes of knee joint pain
Gout: This is the main cause of joint pain in people with high uric acid levels. When excess uric acid forms crystals in the joints, it causes sudden pain, swelling and redness. Gout attacks often appear suddenly and can be triggered by food or dehydration.
Arthritis: Arthritis, especially osteoarthritis, causes gradual wear and tear in the cartilage, leading to chronic pain and stiffness. rheumatoid arthritis can also affect the big toes, causing the immune system to attack the body's own tissues.
Injuries: Sometimes, injuries to the big toe or tendons can cause pain and increase discomfort in this area.
In addition, inappropriate shoes, too tight or without supporting cushions can put pressure on the big toe joints, leading to pain, especially when walking for long periods of time. This is a quite common cause, especially in people who often wear high heels or tight shoes.
When to see a doctor?
Although ring pain is not usually dangerous, if the pain persists, becomes severe or becomes more severe, you should consult a doctor. Dr. Sharath recommends seeing a doctor when pain comes with:
swelling, redness, heat or sudden pain can be a sign of gout, arthritis or infection.
Difficulty moving your toes or displacement of joints.
If the pain affects mobility or does not subside when treated at home.
Measures to relieve pain in the big toe joint
To relieve pain and prevent joint pain in the big toe, you can take the following measures:
Stretching exercises: Exercises such as pulling your big toe back to stretch joints help increase flexibility.
Towel squeezing: Use your toes to grasp and squeeze the towel to strengthen the muscles around your toes.
Stretch your toes: Raise your big toe while keeping the rest of your feet flat.
Massage and roll your feet: rolling your feet on a tennis ball or bottle of frozen water helps reduce stress and soothe joints.
Calf stretching: Calf stretching exercises help reduce tension in the leg, affecting the joint of the toes.
