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Woman 45 years old, weight 64 kg, height 161 cm.
I have this situation. This year, there is a more constant feeling of lack of air, especially in the summer (I associate it with a persistent increase in blood pressure in the range of 140-186/up to 110 mm Hg; in July, the systolic value of blood pressure rose to 198 mm Hg - increased). With the onset of summer and heat, swelling of the legs and feet appeared; with the onset of cool weather, the swelling disappeared. Every year my endurance for physical activity decreases (despite long-standing serious problems with the cervicothoracic spine and cerebrovascular insufficiency, I do exercises and exercise on an exercise bike 3 times a week). Especially after an exercise bike, blood pressure rises sharply, sometimes up to 180-186 mm Hg. Art. systolic (I have stage 2 hypertension, quite frequent hypertensive crises), tachycardia, facial flushing, dizziness, a feeling of tightness in the chest and lack of air, mild headache, severe weakness, unsteadiness when walking (I generally have poor coordination), severe weakness, rattling in the body, pain and trembling in the legs, pain in the spine. Even with light housework, weakness and some of the above symptoms occur.
Also, 1-2 times a month, chronic tonsillitis is a concern, which is accompanied by aching pain in the joints (mainly fingers and hands + knee joints) without inflammation, severe weakness, tachycardia (sometimes intermittently), discomfort in the heart area, discomfort in the throat, feeling of lack of air, severe headache, dizziness, sometimes low-grade fever and enlarged cervical lymph nodes (but this is with severe inflammation of the tonsils with pustules). Tonsillitis goes away, but weakness remains.
In July 2015, she underwent Holter ECG monitoring (SDM3 monitor) while taking Cratal and Lozap, as well as beta blockers. I only did light housework (no one explained to me that you can do physical activity of any intensity; they installed Holter and that’s it.). So, Holter monitoring data: Study duration 20:37:34. Average heart rate for 20 hours 37 minutes 83/min.; sleep 7 hours 35 minutes, heart rate during sleep 72/min.; Heart rate during wakefulness is 89/min. Circadian index 1.23. Maximum heart rate 129/min. Minimum 60/min. QRS: ventricular (V) 153, supraventricular (S) 241, unfit (A) 225. Minimum RR 200, minimum RR (NN) 270. Maximum RR 1605, maximum RR (NN) 1032. Pauses >2 RR 4 cases lasting 1248 (1200-1315) ms. During 24-hour monitoring, sinus rhythm is recorded with a frequency of 60 at night, and during the day from 70 to 110 beats. per min. Throughout the day, regardless of the frequency of sinus rhythm, the different amplitudes and polymorphism of the T wave are recorded. Against the background of sinus tachycardia, ST segment depression of 0.5 mm is recorded.
Please tell me the Holter ECG data “During the day, regardless of the frequency of sinus rhythm, the different amplitudes and polymorphism of the T wave are recorded. Against the background of sinus tachycardia, ST segment depression of 0.5 mm is recorded.” Are they talking about the first signs of ischemia, complications of chronic tonsillitis, or complications of hypertension?
What examinations should I undergo first (due to frequent attacks of dizziness and severe weakness in my legs, I rarely go out on the street, for short distances and with someone; traveling in transport causes severe dizziness; - therefore, the examination will have to be done at home, and this costs double the fee in private medical centers), a more important examination today - fractional lipoproteins (analysis), Holter ECG monitoring, or cardiac ultrasound (ECHO KG)?
Thank you for the consultation!
In December 2015, she suffered from an adenovirus infection with a fever up to 38.7 (the temperature was elevated for 5 days), aches and stiffness in the spine and joints, severe chills and conjunctivitis (with lacrimation). Blood pressure during this period increased to 185/110 mm Hg. Art, the pulse sometimes “reached” 130 beats/min. (my pulse is almost constantly increased (up to 90-115 beats/min on average), thyroid hormones are normal). And soon the pain in the cervical spine with swelling intensified (I have long-standing progressive problems in the cervicothoracic spine - osteochondrosis complicated by 4 protrusions, osteophytes, spondyloarthrosis of the spine + osteochondrosis of the spine with osteophytes and post-traumatic deformation of the Th8 disc (flattening and enlargement disc in anterior-posterior size), which resulted in circulatory failure in the vertebrobasilar region of the brain. Hence, constant dizziness, headaches, uncertainty and unsteadiness when walking, weakness in the legs. Frequent diencephalic symptoms.
On February 10, I was “overtaken” by tonsillitis (a fairly frequent “guest”), stiffness in the spine and joints, discomfort in the heart area, tachycardia, and headache intensified. And on the morning of February 12, I discovered redness, slight swelling and discomfort in the joints of the index, middle, and ring fingers of my right hand. The weakness is terrible. What is the cause of stiffness in the spine and joints? Can tonsillitis make negative adjustments to the functioning of the heart?
I often feel stiffness, numbness and pain in my hands, my left palm feels slightly colder to the touch than my right.
And one more question. I have stage 2 hypertension, and I began to see blood pressure in the range of 160-185/90-110 mm Hg more and more often. Art. Since September 2015, I have not been able to bring my blood pressure below 140/90 mmHg. Art. I take: Lozap 50 mg, Atenolol or Bisoprolol (since my pulse is almost constantly increased). I first learned about high blood pressure at the age of 27 (I’m 45 now). I have no bad habits (except that I like salty foods and black tea), I maintain normal weight, there are no fatty or fried foods in my diet - I prefer low-calorie foods). Why does my blood pressure persistently rise and how can I normalize it (I feel that I am gradually getting used to the increased blood pressure numbers)? Perhaps the cervical spine provokes an increase in blood pressure? Why does your face turn red when your blood pressure rises?
I began to notice some blueness in my fingernails even with very little exposure to cold. What does this symptom mean?
Please consult according to your symptoms. Please tell me what the next steps should be?
Is it possible to work on a computer with Holter monitoring? Do PC magnetic fields affect the operation of a Holter monitor?
Thanks in advance for your advice!
Mom is 79 years old. Height 164, weight 84. Hysterectomy (2001), herniotomy (2009). Since 2001, diagnoses: hypertension, ischemic heart disease, cardiosclerosis, CVD in cerebrosclerosis and osteochondrosis. Until 2014, I did not take medications of the year; I got rid of headaches with citramon.
Complains of severe dizziness if he throws his head back, tries to look up, lies on his left side, “no blood flows to the brain on the left side.”
In April 2014, I fell off the table (while hanging wallpaper) after throwing my head back. She hit her head, lower back, and broke her arm. There was no concussion. After 2-3 months, “jolts” and slight unsteadiness began when walking. Then a slight tremor of the right hand appeared.
- neurologist at the Institute of Gerontology 11/10/14: dyscirculatory a/c and hypertensive encephalopathy, stage 2. With [. ] mainly in the vessels of the VBB, essential tremor of the arms and head. Mildronate 1 month, Actovegin - 2 months, Neovital - 1 month, Epadol - 1 month, Cerebrovital - 1 month.
On 12/13/14 at night I wanted to get up to go to the toilet, felt a sharply painful blow in the lumbar region, “as if four arrows were shot up my spine” and lost consciousness, fell back on the bed and slept (?) until the morning. Presumably, she lay on her left side for some time. In the morning I couldn’t get up, it was difficult to open my eyes, I had severe nausea, they called an ambulance, they assumed a hypertensive crisis, they gave me injections, there was no improvement. I lay there for two days
12/15/14 hospitalization in the Chernigov City Hospital, neurology, discharge diagnosis 12/29/14:
CVH, stage 2 CPMC in VBB in the advanced stage (13/12/14) with moribund vestibulotaxic syndrome. A/c cerebral artery (I67.8.7), hypert. illness 2nd grade, 3rd grade, rizik 4. Transverse osteochondrosis with important symptoms of the cervical region. CV-CVI instability. Cervicalgia with mild pain syndrome. IXC. Angina pectoris isst., stable, 2 f.k. with preserved systolic function of the left circuit. Post-infarction (according to ECG) cardiosclerosis. Chronic cystitis, remission stage.
Recommendations: atherocardium, Cardiomagnyl, dicorlong, roseart. Hospitalization for 6 months.
She was discharged in satisfactory condition under the supervision of a local neurologist in Chernigov.
On 4/15/15, against the background of an acute respiratory viral infection, the house fell “out of the blue”: I felt a sharply painful blow in the lumbar region, “as if an arrow had been shot up the spine”, fell “as if knocked down” back, and hit the back of my head.
Examination by a neurologist at the Meddiagnostika center 04/22/15
Complaints: clockwise dizziness, occurs when changing position, in a position on the left side, when throwing the head back, unsteadiness when walking, instability, hand tremors. Morning stiffness - no. Meteor dependence - yes. Joint syndrome: pain in the legs, no night pain; low-grade fever no. Previous treatment: giloba, mildronate, vasoserc, neuroxon, mexidol.
Objectively: Neurological status: at the time of examination, cranial innervation - the left lip fold was smoothed, slight deviation of the tongue to the left, otherwise without acute pathology. Head tremor of the essential type is inconsistent, tremor of the hands, more on the right. Muscle strength is diffusely reduced, gait is ataxic, muscle tone is unevenly increased in an extrapyramidal pattern. Tendon and periosteal reflexes are moderately alert with a slight predominance in the left hand. Strumpel's syndrome on both sides, the left plantar reflex is distorted (the right one is reduced). Tension symptoms: Lassegue positive on the right, Wasserman (Matskevich) on the right on both sides. In Romberg's position she is unstable, falls back and to the right. The function of the pelvic organs is increased. Limitation of flexion abduction rotation in symmetrical hip joints.
Diagnosis: stage 2-3 DEP in the form of pronounced vestibuloatactic syndrome, extrapyramidal disorders such as hyperkinesis, hydrocephalus.
Consultation at the Parkinsonism Center September 2015.
Diagnosis: extrapyramidal yeast syndrome against the background of stage 2 DEP, stage 2 hypertension.
Recommendations: Levodopa is not currently indicated.
From the fall of 2015 to 2/18/16, traffic problems grew in waves.
Dizziness is common (while taking vestibo 24). Pressure surges: during the day from 170-180/110 to 80/55 (low is always around 11 am, goes away after an hour’s sleep).
Duplex scanning of extracranial sections of brachiocephalic vessels and transcranial duplex scanning:
7/10/14 A/c arteries. Vertebrogenic non-straightness of the course of both vertebral arteries.
28/1/15 A/c arteries. Vertebrogenic non-straightness of the course of the vertebral arteries. Deformation of the right vertebral artery in segment VI. Wavy course of the ICA.
28/4/15 Echographic signs of stenotic a/s. A decrease in the speed of blood flow in the basin of both middle cerebral arteries, more pronounced in the left middle cerebral artery. Vertebrogenic deformation of the V2 segment at the level of C5-6 vertebrae of both vertebral arteries, which has no systemic hemodynamic significance. Signs of dyshemia and a decrease in the speed of blood flow in the arteries of the VB basin on both sides, more pronounced on the right, probably due to influences of vertebrogenic origin in the area of the cranio-vertebral junction.
Signs of impaired venous outflow from the cranial cavity, accompanied by a decrease in volumetric blood flow through the left internal jugular vein and volume overload of the right internal jugular vein, with signs of increased blood flow through the deep veins of the brain on both sides. Expansion of the cavity of the third ventricle. A significant decrease in the transparency of the temporal ultrasound windows on both sides, more pronounced on the left.
Evaluation of the results of functional cerebrovascular tests:
Decrease in the functional (perfusion) reserve of cerebral circulation in the basin of both middle cerebral arteries. When studying cerebrovascular reactivity, signs of tension in the autoregulation system are determined with the development of functional vasospasm of the arteriolar bed in the basin of both middle cerebral arteries.
When performing vertebrobasilar tests, signs of increased severity of dyshemia in the left vertebral artery basin are determined.
MRI of the brain:
On 12/15/14, the MRI sign of pathological changes in the brain was not detected. Atrophic enlargement of the liquor spaces (mixed hydrocephalus ex vacua). Changes in the paranasal sinuses are of a chronic ignition nature. The parietal volume of the right maxillary sinus (high protein cyst).
CT scan of the lumbar region
CT picture of intervertebral osteochondrosis L3-S1, herniated discs L4-S1.
CT scan of the cervical spine
CT picture of intervertebral osteochondrosis of the C3-C7 discs, herniation of the intervertebral discs C5-C6, C6-C7.
CT scan of the chest
CT picture of m/n osteochondrosis Th3-Th10. Osteoprosis.
Blood test 12/17/15
Bilirubin total 6.2
Glycated hemogl - 5.84 (normal 4.8-5.9)
C-peptide - 1.73 (0.9-7.10)
Serum glucose -5.31
Insulin 9.06 (2.6-24.9)
Ind NOMA - 2.14 (up to 3.0)
Since December 2015, I have been doing exercise therapy according to the Bubnovsky system three times a week.
In mid-February 2016, complaints about unstable pressure (after rising 150-160/100, at about 10 am -90-85/60, after sleep at 12 o'clock -130/80, in the evening increased to 150-160/100, sometimes 180/110 ; periodic dizziness, especially in windy weather or on rainy days, discomfort in the legs: heaviness, tingling, feeling that there are “pillows” on the soles of the feet that are impossible to stand on, coldness in the feet (while the feet are warm); lack of sensitivity in toes (especially the right one). Unpleasant sensations in the feet are present in a vertical position (sitting and standing), rarely in a lying position. Weakness, it is very difficult to lift the leg on a step, sit in the car. Tremor of tension in the arms, mainly the right one. Tremor of the head (rarely Sometimes there is a feeling of fogginess, heaviness in the head. In the dark and with closed eyes, one falls.
I took: Vestibo 24 - 2 rd, Vazar 160 in the morning, Vazar 80 in the evening, Magnicor 75 - 1 rd, phytocomplex Balance before bed, vitamin B12-1000 mcg 1 rd, Vit B + Vit C complex.
On 2/19/16, an angiographic examination of the brachiocephalic and coronary arteries was performed with simultaneous installation of a stent (if indicated) in the LAD of the left coronary artery.
Extract from 25/2/16
IXC. Angina pectoris The tension is stable, fc.2. Post-infarction cardeosclerosis (according to ECG). CVG (19/2/16) stenosis of 90-95% of the proximal lobe of the LMCA, stenosis of 50-60% of the proximal lobe of the OG LCA, stenosis of 50-60% of the middle lobe of the RCA. 19/2/16 - stenting of the 1st proximal segment of the LCA (DES Nobori 3.5x24mm), CH 2A fc.3 with preserved systolic function of the left shunt. Hypertensive illness 3 stage 3 with p4. Hypertensive heart. CVH DE grade 2-3 in VBB with severe vestibulotaxic syndrome. Vessel parkinsonism syndrome. A/s vessels of the brain. Rosy osteochondrosis of the ridge with important lesions of the transverse spine. Lumbalgia.
-Carotid arteriography (19/2/16) - sinuosity of the vertebral artery
-Ultrasound Dopplerography of the arteries of the lower extremities
Dopplerogram of the main type arteries on BOTH, PClnA, PTA on the right, BOTH, PClnA, PTA, PTA on the left;
The speed of blood flow is maintained in all vessels;
IRSD is normal on cuffs 1,2,3,4 on the right, cuffs 1,2,3,4 on the left.
Blood flow through the arteries of the lower extremities is within the age norm.
18/2/16 glucose - 4.5 mmol/l
Zag. Protein 51g/l, zag. Bilir-14.9 µmol/l, ALT-22.1 MO/l, AST-28.7 MO/l, secho 12.2 mmol/l, creatinine 108 µmol/l; potassium 4.5 mmol/l, sodium 140 mmol/l, chlorine 100 mmol/l
02/22/16 fibrinogen 4.2 g/l, PTI 94%
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Recommendations from a neurologist (the examination was carried out very inattentively; the mother complained of instability and pain in her legs, referring to the calf muscles and discomfort in the lower back):
Vestibo 24 - 2 days -1 month
Revmoxicam 7.5 mg-2 rd – 5 days
On 02/22/15, after 2 days of strict bed rest and removal of a very tight hemostatic dressing (surgical access was through the groin), problems with my legs worsened. Now:
Blood pressure 90/60 at 10 am, the rest of the time - 110/70-120/80 without taking antihypertensive drugs, pulse about 80
No headaches or dizziness (without news)
Thinking is clear, absolutely adequate, memory is not impaired, there is no confusion.
There is a tension tremor in the right arm; in the morning after getting up, an “internal trembling” may appear, which comes from the lumbar region and spreads to the whole body. It goes away after breakfast. Legs: soreness in the calf muscles, numbness of the feet, after the massage there is only numbness in the toes on the right foot, a feeling of cold (really warm), cold touches; almost uncontrollability: there is uncertainty in the knees, the legs move with great difficulty, support is needed when walking, falls without support. Completely helpless in the dark.
Accepts: Brilinta 2 rd, Magnicor 1 rd, Roseart 1 rd, Pantasan 1 rd
What can be done to restore the ability to walk?
Help me, if you can, with your professional opinion, to cope with the problem that has arisen... I don’t know what to do. I am 37 years old, height 187, weight 93, thin in appearance, no bad habits... For the last few years, my main place of work has been in security, with periodic part-time work as a loader.
The previous 2 months before the illness were quite difficult in terms of physical activity: in order to earn extra money and help the family, intensively, in my free time from work, I worked as a loader...
After some time, a feeling of heaviness and slight numbness appeared on the inner (heel) side of the right foot - in the area adjacent to the pads of the toes; it felt like a heavy magnet the size of a saucer was attached to my foot. This lasted for 2 weeks, and my lower back began to hurt, and it seemed to be worse in the sacrum area. Another 2 weeks have passed (a month in total), the pain in the lower back has intensified, the feeling of heaviness in the foot has not gone away. Then the lower back pain stopped, but a whole bunch of new problems appeared that persist to this day. Some disappear for a day or two, then appear again, some remain permanently.
Thus, for the second month now I have been suffering with my back and legs. The following concerns me at the moment.
In a standing position and when walking, the legs become heavy and somewhat numb, from the bottom of the lower leg to the entire foot; it feels like you are walking in wet shoes; Often, when walking, stabbing or tingling pain in the feet occurs at the same time; a few days ago it actually happened: at work I was sitting on a chair, reading a book, then I got up, walked at a moderate pace along the asphalt surface near the building - and after about 20 meters of walking - my right foot suddenly burned when I stepped on it, so I almost screamed, then again and again - only 6 times, it went away with further walking. There were several days when, when walking on a flat asphalt surface, the right half of the right foot seemed to be taken away...
When going up and down the stairs, the sensations of heaviness and numbness in the area of the feet and lower legs persist, sometimes pain is added in the lower back on the right if you step on the right foot, and on the left if you step on the left; Sometimes there is pain in one or another foot when going down the stairs. Or, due to the nature of my work, I have to lift bins of food to the third floor up a steep staircase three times a day; in each hand there is 15 - 20 kilograms: when climbing stairs, the coldness of the legs sharply increases, or a “shooting feeling of weakness” in one or the other.
In a sitting position, the result is different: often both legs begin to feel very cold, along the entire length, with tingling goosebumps. Dull, non-periodic pain appears, radiating to the buttock area. My feet seem to be a little numb. Sometimes sharp short shooting pains appear in the big toes. Or a dull pain going clearly from the right buttock along the inner surface of the thigh to the right foot...
Often, in any position, sharp, stabbing pains appear on the outside of the foot - as if a 10-centimeter red-hot piece of wire was being applied along the toes.
Now I'm sitting on a chair. The leg muscles twitch a little. There is slight coldness in the legs, a feeling of slight numbness in the skin of the thighs. Small stabbing pains at different points of the feet. The right outer (heel) side of the left big toe is numb. A feeling of tension in the lower back (often), if I strain the muscles of the lower back while standing, a dull pain occurs along its entire length. From the time I woke up until now, when walking, I have a feeling that my right leg seems to be “pulling” along its entire length, that it seems to be a little “not mine,” and especially my right foot: it’s a bit heavy, and as if almost lifeless , numb.
Another strange effect is that sometimes there is a feeling of “tickling” that spreads from the lower back to the legs, and in parallel with this, a feeling of weakness in the legs.
I had to spend part of my monthly salary on an MRI of the lumbosacral region, here are the results (June 1, 2015): “Images of the lumbar region were obtained on a series of tomograms. from level Th 10 to S 5 of the sacrum. The heights and structure of the vertebral bodies are preserved. Limb deformations. Initial calcifications of the anterior longitudinal ligament. The lumbar lordos is smoothed. Transitional lumbosacral vertebra, sacralization L5. //Disk L4-5: moderate decrease in disc height and MR signal intensity; def. posterior disc protrusion, up to 5 mm from the limbus; the anterior wall of the dural sac is symmetrically deformed; L4 intervertebral foramina are moderately narrowed. Discs L2-3-4: moderate decrease in MR signal intensity; def. posterior disc protrusion, up to 5 mm from the limbus; the anterior wall of the dural sac is symmetrically deformed; intervertebral foramina L3 are moderately narrowed. // In the overlying discs there are phenomena of intradiscal dystrophy, the heights are preserved. The lumbar conus of the spinal cord and the roots of the cauda equina have a normal structure. The sagittal diameter of the spinal canal at the level of L4-5-S1 is up to 17 mm. Conclusion: MRI signs of widespread intervertebral osteochondrosis of degrees I - IIA. Protrusion of discs L2-3, L3-4, L4-5. Transitional lumbosacral vertebra."
On July 12, 2013, I also had an MRI: “On a series of tomograms, images of the lumbar region were obtained. from level Th 10 to S 5 of the sacrum. The heights and structure of the vertebral bodies are preserved. Limb deformations. Initial calcifications of the anterior longitudinal ligament. The lumbar lordos is smoothed. Transitional lumbosacral vertebra. Small central Schmorl's nodes in the endplates of the vertebral bodies. // Disc L4-5: moderate decrease in disc height and MR signal intensity; def. posterior median disc protrusion up to 5.3 mm from the limbus; the anterior wall of the dural sac is symmetrically deformed; L4 intervertebral foramina are free. Disc L3-4: moderate decrease in disc height and MR signal intensity; def. posterior semi-circular disc protrusion up to 4.3 mm from the limbus; the anterior wall of the dural sac is symmetrically deformed; the L3 intervertebral foramina are slightly narrowed. Disc L2-3: moderate decrease in disc height and MR signal intensity; def. posterior elastic protrusion of the disc up to 3.5 mm from the limbus; the anterior wall of the dural sac is symmetrically deformed; L2 intervertebral foramina are free. Disc L2-3: moderate decrease in disc height and MR signal intensity; def. posterior elastic protrusion of the disc up to 3.0 mm from the limbus; the anterior wall of the dural sac is symmetrically deformed; intervertebral foramina L1 are free. // In the overlying discs there are phenomena of intradiscal dystrophy, heights are preserved. The lumbar conus of the spinal cord and the roots of the cauda equina have a normal structure. The sagittal diameter of the spinal canal at the level of L4-5-S1 is up to 19-20 mm. Conclusion: MRI signs of widespread intervertebral osteochondrosis of I - II degree. MRI signs of widespread deforming spondylosis of I-II degree. Protrusion of discs L1-2, L2-3, L3-4, L4-5. Transitional lumbosacral vertebra."
Once I took time off from work and went to two different unknown doctors, after an examination they wrote that:
1. “vertebrogenic lumboischialgia; reflexogenic syndrome L5 on the right; aseptic-inflammatory vertebral syndrome; protrusion of discs L2-3, 3-4, 4-5; lumbar osteochondrosis; transitional lumbosacral vertebra";
2. “chronic vertebrogenic lumbodynia: moderately severe pain, muscle-tonic syndrome; protrusion of discs L2-3, 3-4, 4-5"
Thus, now my legs are very bothersome, my lower back almost doesn’t hurt. There were days when I thought they would be taken away. It's scary when you think about it.
Defecation and urination are normal.. The general condition is such that you feel disabled..
Although, if possible, I try to walk for 2 hours a day, including over rough terrain, despite all the pain and other sensations, I hang on the horizontal bar, do exercises, have a contrast shower, take vitamins Undevit, the drug Combilipene (B vitamins), I can do abs 100 times or bend forward 100 times, I also had to buy an orthopedic mattress (seemingly) of medium hardness with independent springs... But for two months now this has not helped, or even worsens the condition. I don't take medications. I’m completely desperate and I’m afraid that my legs will be taken away... And also, for two months now, the spine of my left palm has been numb along with my little finger...
Help, if you can, with advice on what to do. I don’t live well, my salary is small. There are such queues in clinics that there is no way to wait, there is no money for paid clinics...
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The human foot is a rather complex natural mechanism. Pain in it can cause a lot of trouble for anyone. Ointment for foot pain will be a good way to get rid of such unpleasant sensations, but first you need to understand the cause of the pain.
All the muscles of the foot are divided into internal, which are located directly in it, and external: they begin in the lower part of the leg and connect to the bones of the foot. The causes of foot pain can be different. It is worth dwelling on the most common of them:
It should be noted separately such common symptoms as friction and burning on the surface of the foot. These are the first signs of callus growth. If burning and itching bother a person between the toes, this indicates a fungal infection of the foot.
A person can carry out preliminary diagnostics independently. Visible deformities of the foot, swelling, changes in its color, pain during palpation - this is a reason to immediately consult a specialist. As a rule, there are several levels of foot pain:
During conversations with a doctor, you need to describe the situation as accurately as possible, remember when the painful sensations first began to bother you, whether there were any injuries, for example, domestic ones, how the pain manifests itself, its nature, and whether any independent attempts at treatment were made. Only on the basis of such comprehensive information can one count on a correct diagnosis and adequate treatment methods.
The next stage of diagnosis is a visual and physical examination by a doctor of the feet at rest. The sensitivity of the sole is also checked to determine the integrity of the nerves. To determine the presence (absence) of damage to the bones or soft tissues of the foot, fluoroscopy or MRI may be prescribed. If an infectious lesion is suspected, a microbiological analysis is prescribed.
If the pain takes a person by surprise, and there is no way to get to the hospital, you should independently take the first emergency measures to reduce discomfort.
First of all, you need to give your legs a rest. To facilitate movement, you can use crutches, apply ice to the sore spot, first wrapping it in a plastic bag and then in a towel.
This procedure can be carried out for no more than 20 minutes. Painkillers that can be purchased at pharmacies without a prescription will also come in handy.
Such drugs include Acetaminophen (Tylenol), non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Ibuprofen, Naproxen.
Based on the diagnosis, only a doctor can prescribe qualified treatment, however, there are recommended medications that can help combat foot pain. These include ointments that contain ginseng extract, for example, Neovit. In addition, the composition contains chlorophyll derivatives that fight pathogenic microbes and have a wound-healing effect.
Among the ingredients are peptides that have a positive effect on blood microcirculation, camphor, which warms and relieves pain, as well as castor oil, which improves the overall condition of the skin. The ointment is designed not only to combat heaviness in the legs, it also helps with the initial stage of varicose veins, and successfully relieves calluses and corns.
Another effective drug is Ketonal cream, the main active ingredient of which is ketoprofen. It effectively combats acute pain, swelling, and has a great anti-inflammatory effect.
If foot pain is post-traumatic or rheumatic in nature, doctors often prescribe Olfen-gel. The peculiarities of its effect are its rapid penetration through the skin and the accumulation of active components in the underlying tissues. The drug has a pronounced analgesic effect and accelerates the recovery of motor functions.
Removit balm is also popular, its consistency resembles an ointment. It has a gentle effect on tissues, warming them up, reducing the intensity of inflammatory processes in the joints and restoring their mobility.
In addition to medications, there are a number of folk remedies that have been tested for centuries.
The preparation of ointments does not require special medical knowledge and can be done independently at home if the recipe is strictly followed.
Herbalists and herbalists recommend using the following recipe: pre-washed burdock leaves should be thoroughly chopped with a knife or passed through a meat grinder. Vodka, moonshine, and preferably alcohol are added to the juice obtained in this way in equal proportions - 50:50. The resulting product should sit for a day in a dark glass container. After which this mixture must be thoroughly rubbed into the feet. The legs should then be covered with a down scarf or blanket and sudden movements should be avoided. It is best to carry out such procedures before going to bed.
Self-prepared honey-mustard ointment also helps.
Honey and mustard powder are mixed in equal proportions, after which the feet are smeared with the resulting mixture and wrapped in toilet paper.
The top of the feet is wrapped in a plastic bag and wrapped in a blanket or scarf. Initially, itching, tingling and burning are possible, which must be endured. As an option, the feet are first coated with honey, then wrapped in toilet paper, and then ordinary mustard plasters are applied on top.
Such manipulations are also best done before bedtime. However, this recipe also has a number of contraindications: such treatment cannot be carried out for various skin problems, allergies to honey, as well as varicose veins.
There is another very popular recipe for foot pain. To prepare such an ointment you will need 100 g of natural olive oil, 10 g of vitamin A, which can be bought at the pharmacy, and 40 g of sesame oil. All ingredients are thoroughly mixed, after which the ointment is ready. Before directly applying the ointment, it is imperative to make a soda foot bath.
In addition to ointments, compresses can also be used. For example, if in the evening your legs just break from pain, rutabaga leaves will help. Thoroughly washed fresh leaves should simply be applied to the sore spots, and the legs should be wrapped in cellophane. This compress should be left on your feet all night.
Olive oil mixed with a small amount of table vinegar also helps with foot pain. 1 tsp is added to the resulting composition. table salt and mix everything thoroughly. The resulting solution should be soaked in cotton cloth and applied to the feet for several hours.
Some general recommendations for preventing foot pain include the following.
It is necessary to systematically change the position of your legs throughout the day. If the work involves constant sitting (for example, at a computer), every 30-40 minutes you need to do a short warm-up of the limbs. If work, on the contrary, requires constant standing on your feet, you should walk lightly every 30 minutes.
You need to constantly strengthen your leg muscles. If the road to work takes 15-20 minutes, you should not get there by public transport or car. Regular half-hour walking to and from work will strengthen your leg muscles and not overstrain them.
Excessive body weight puts pressure on the lower limbs, the muscles are in constant tension. Therefore, it is necessary to get rid of extra pounds. Losing weight will improve your well-being and relieve excess stress from your legs.
When big toes hurt, a person cannot move normally, because it is the feet that bear the greatest load. Pain in the big toe most often occurs due to joint diseases, and if the 1st toe is displaced from its axis and a lump is formed on the big toe, then flat feet become the cause of this condition. There are situations when the big toe hurts due to wearing uncomfortable shoes or when putting stress on the legs for a long time; in such cases, the symptoms go away at rest. But if the pain does not go away or, on the contrary, intensifies, then you need to visit an orthopedic doctor who will conduct the necessary studies and tell you how to treat the identified pathology.
In general, there are three main diseases in which the big toe joint most often hurts: arthrosis, arthritis and flat feet. Another thing is that these diseases can be caused by numerous causes, which, at first glance, do not pose a danger. These include wearing high-heeled or narrow-toed shoes, using old shoes with worn out soles, and putting excessive stress on the feet. There are often situations when diseases are combined with each other, by the way, so you cannot joke with the diagnosis of “flat feet”, since it increases the load on the anterior part of the sole and toes. Most people do not assume that a diagnosis of “flat feet” can greatly affect the performance and activity of a person’s feet in the future, so let’s take a closer look at this disease and other pathologies that cause pain in the toe.
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For pain in the big toes, we are more interested in transverse flatfoot, which occurs when the arch in the forefoot is flattened. As you know, the foot performs a shock-absorbing function in order to dampen vibrations and not transfer their force to other joints. This causes a person in normal condition not to have pain in their knees or spine when walking, running or just standing. But under the influence of negative factors, the arch lowers and, as a result, the load on the fingers increases.
The question arises - why do the big toes hurt more, and the answer to it is this. Normally, the foot rests in the forefoot on two points - the heads of the 1st and 5th metatarsal bones; naturally, the head of the 1st metatarsal bone is the beginning of the big toe. When the thumb begins to bend and a lump forms, then the condition of valgus deformity of the 1st finger occurs. Curvature of the toe of both the left foot and the right foot may be observed.
Hallux valgus is caused by the same reasons as flat feet. This includes wearing uncomfortable shoes, especially high heels, getting foot injuries, and doing work that requires you to walk or stand a lot. This causes inflammation in the joint, which is accompanied by symptoms of pain. If there is acute pain that gets worse when walking, this may mean pinched nerves. If valgus is not treated, the disease will progress, the toe will further deform inward, which will lead to curvature of other toes.
Treatment for hallux valgus involves reducing the load on the feet, especially the toes. For this purpose, orthopedic shoes are selected, and the wearing of a splint or bandage for the toe is prescribed. If hallux valgus causes severe pain, then medications from the NSAID group are prescribed, which relieve swelling, inflammation and reduce pain. When choosing conservative treatment, the emphasis is on foot exercises and physiotherapy, including UHF procedures, diadynamic therapy, shock wave therapy, and ozokerite treatment.
If the finger has become severely curved and a lump has appeared, then the only way to completely get rid of the deformity in the joint is through surgery. For this purpose, an osteotomy-type operation is most often prescribed.
Another pathology in which the big toe hurts is arthrosis. Arthrosis is considered a disease that affects the cartilage tissue that surrounds the joints and protects them from damage. Cartilage also plays an important role in the nutrition of the joints themselves. If the metabolism of cartilage tissue is disrupted, then it ceases to be so elastic and cannot perform the function of shock absorption, which turns into inflammation. When an inflammatory process occurs, it affects not only joints, but also ligaments and tendons. The disease is dangerous due to the proliferation of osteophytes, which can compress blood vessels and nerves.
Arthrosis affects precisely those joints that bear the load, so the joints in the thumbs often suffer. The main causes of arthrosis:
Often arthrosis develops as a concomitant disease with flat feet and arthritis. In general, the disease is more considered to be age-related, that is, people over the age of 40-60 suffer more often. The exception is patients with congenital defects of the musculoskeletal system and those suffering from impaired metabolism.
Arthrosis is manifested by symptoms of pain that worsens when walking. As with flat feet, deformation occurs in the joint, causing the finger to begin to bend. In an advanced stage, the disease makes it impossible to straighten the finger on its own.
Let's consider what to do if the thumb joint hurts due to arthrosis. You can numb the affected area using the same drugs from the NSAID series. There are quite a lot of them, but since older patients suffer more, it is recommended to take safer drugs - Ibuprofen, Movalis. Treatment of arthrosis is carried out through physiotherapy, following a special diet to saturate the body with collagen and physical therapy. To restore and strengthen cartilage tissue, chondroprotectors, vitamins D, and calcium are prescribed. In some cases, medicinal substances are injected directly into the joint, and these can be hormones, hyauuronic acid, and chondroprotectors.
In advanced cases, surgical treatment is recommended. And to prevent the disease from progressing further, it is necessary for the foot to be in a comfortable position in the shoe, so it is better to wear orthopedic shoes. Since arthrosis often affects several joints, patients are recommended to undergo sanatorium-resort treatment, where mud and wax applications and special balneotherapy procedures are performed.
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Arthritis is a degenerative-inflammatory disease that causes severe pain in the affected joint, in our case the toes. Arthritis is primary when it occurs after injuries, hypothermia and overload of the joints. There is also secondary arthritis, when it is caused by some disease or malfunction in the body.
Rheumatoid arthritis is often seen as occurring in rheumatism, an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks its own cells. Rheumatism is associated with infection, group A streptococcus, in the body, mainly in the respiratory system (angina, scarlet fever). If the infection is not destroyed in a timely manner, it begins to attack the connective tissue, while the immune system tries to destroy the foreign agent, causing inflammation in the joint.
There is another form of arthritis - gouty, associated with the deposition of urate on the surface of the joints, which also causes inflammation. Gout appears in cases where, for some reason, urea retention occurs in the body. The causes of gout are kidney and gastrointestinal diseases, poor diet, and use of certain medications. The causes of arthritis may be associated with infectious diseases such as tuberculosis, syphilis, gonorrhea, which affect tuberculosis, syphilis, and gonorrhea.
The main symptom of arthritis is pain, and it can affect one or more joints of the foot, and sometimes the entire limb. This phenomenon is called polyarthritis. Symptoms of pain in the finger occur suddenly and intensify at night. Externally, you can see swelling of the joint and redness of the skin. A specific sign of arthritis is morning stiffness, which goes away after a little exercise when walking.
Therapy for arthritis occurs after the underlying disease has been cured, for which it is necessary to conduct a thorough diagnosis, take tests for rheumatic test, biochemistry, and C-reactive protein. To reduce pain, NSAIDs and hormones are prescribed. If the cause of the disease is rheumatism, then the use of cytostatics and immunosuppressants is relevant. For gout, medications aimed at breaking down uric acid are indicated.
There are other reasons that are not so common, but also cause a lot of trouble to a person. Due to injury or hypothermia, or with plantar fasciitis, Morton's disease (neuroma) develops. With a neuroma, the nerve that innervates the toes becomes inflamed, and because the channel where it passes narrows, an attack of pain occurs. If you do not reduce the load on your legs and start treatment, the neuroma will progress, increasing pain. Neuroma is often treated surgically, although in the initial stages blockade and taking NSAIDs are sufficient.
The toe can hurt due to diabetes mellitus, when diabetic foot appears, and also due to vascular diseases (endorthitis, varicose veins), when the blood circulation of the foot is impaired. Treatment of such diseases is carried out by a specialist, prescribing a special course of therapy.
Sometimes there are situations when it is not the joint itself that hurts, but the soft tissues. This occurs when a nail grows into the skin. A large number of nerve endings are concentrated in the fingers, so even minor damage causes severe pain. The analgesic effect of analgesics in such situations will be minimal; treatment should be aimed at healing the soft tissues and removing the ingrown nail plate.
If your big toe hurts constantly or intermittently, then you need to undergo an examination to exclude pathologies of blood vessels, joints, and nerves, because only after treatment the symptoms of pain will decrease. By the way, when the pad of your finger hurts, you need to examine it for calluses, marks or scratches. Even a minor injury due to friction and stress can cause severe pain. If the joint is swollen after an injury, it may be a fracture or dislocation of the finger.
In general, when pain occurs in the big toe, you need to examine, palpate, and if the pain increases (without open wounds or calluses), it is recommended to take an x-ray, which will show pathological processes, if any.
The thumb is often injured. The reasons are quite simple and mundane:
If the injury is only superficial, a hematoma (bruise) develops in the area of the bruise, and the pain in the big toe is not pronounced and almost does not change when trying to move. If you try to touch the site of the impact, the pain will intensify.
The injury may result in a dislocation of the phalanx of the first finger. The most common mechanism of such injury is a foot strike on a hard object or a fall. A sharp, acute pain that occurs at the moment of impact and a change in the position of the finger will help to recognize a dislocation: it may seem bent. Swelling quickly develops in the joint area, and the big toe hurts especially badly when bent.
A fracture and crack in the bone of the distal phalanx of the big toe develops after a particularly strong kick or when falling from above onto the toe. The pain associated with a fracture is very strong and acute. The swelling of the finger quickly increases, it is impossible to step on the foot.
Sometimes, painful sensations occur directly at the edge of the nail. The skin in this area becomes red, inflamed , swollen, and hot. In the future, white pus may even appear from the inflamed area. This condition is called felon, or more precisely, paronychia. Reason: Small wounds on the fingertip become easily infected.
With panaritium, the big toe hurts extremely strongly, pulsatingly. The pain intensifies if you lower the leg down and is relieved when you raise the limb on a pillow.
Often a person associates pain in a finger with the presence of a bone near the joint. This foot deformity is a direct consequence of transverse flatfoot .
In a healthy person, maintaining the correct distribution of weight on the foot is ensured by two arches: longitudinal and transverse. Everyone has heard about the first variant of flat feet: children in kindergartens are checked for pathology by making foot prints on paper. The second option, transverse flatfoot, is the lot of adult, beautiful women who are accustomed to wearing high heels throughout the day.
Open sandals are especially dangerous:
This long process, which is difficult to stop, will lead a 20-year-old girl by the age of 60 to disfiguring deformities of all her toes. This phenomenon is called hallux valgus and is accompanied by pain in the big toe. The pain is especially aggravated when wearing high-heeled shoes.
The combination of pain and swelling is a sign of inflammation in the big toe . Arthritis is an inflammatory process in the joint - it is this finger that causes gout. This metabolic disease was once considered a privilege of the rich. Eating large amounts of red meat, red fish, wine, seafood, and caviar contributes to the manifestation of gout. However, it has now been proven that some people synthesize uric acid in excess or do not excrete it enough. Urate crystals are deposited: in the joint - arthritis develops.
An attack can be provoked by alcohol abuse, overeating food rich in animal protein, or trauma. The pain of gout is acute and very strong, the finger literally bursts from the inside. The outside of the joint is red, hot, and movements are painful. The attack lasts no more than 3-4 days, and then subsides due to the washing away of the crystals.
In addition to gout, arthritis can be the result of an infection (streptococcal, staphylococcal, viral) or an old injury to the joint.
The cause of pain in the nail, in addition to paronychia, can be injury. Often, small sharp splinters that get under the nail go unnoticed. After a couple of days, the splinter will cause inflammation of the surrounding tissue . This will manifest itself as a sharp, throbbing pain that intensifies when you press on the nail. If the splinter is superficial, then it can be seen under the nail plate - in the area of redness.
Often the finger does not bother the owner at rest, but as soon as the finger begins to move, aching, pulling discomfort develops. The causes of such pain in the big toe are problems with the big toe joint. This can be either hallux valgus or osteoarthritis deformans .
This is a chronic pathology of all joints of the body that affects older people. With age, especially if a person’s work was associated with physical activity, if there is excess weight, the cartilaginous surfaces become thinner, damaged, and the joint spaces become narrow.
These protrusions cause severe pain when moving. The finger is little changed in appearance - there may be slight swelling. When bending the finger, a sharp pain and crunching occurs. Pain that occurs when walking forces a person to stop and walk slowly.
Deforming arthrosis is a disease that affects absolutely all joints.
Pain when walking can also be a consequence of a dry callus located on the pad. This is the so-called “corns”. This type of callus develops in a place subject to active pressure: under the fingers, especially when wearing high-heeled sandals.
The problem can also affect the nerve fibers of the legs. Diabetes mellitus is a common disease today. One of the complications of diabetes is polyneuropathy. This is a specific nerve damage that manifests itself as problems with sensitivity. Including, numbness may develop in both the fingers and feet or all legs.
Neuropathy is often accompanied by painful sensations. Since diabetic polyneuropathy develops symmetrically, the big toes of both the left and right feet usually hurt equally.
If such a problem occurs, it will not be superfluous to know what to do if your big toe hurts.
Among all the methods it is worth highlighting:
All drugs used for finger pain can be divided into
The main drugs that alleviate the condition are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs . This is a very large group that comes in all forms. Injection medications are most effective for acute pain. Diclofenac and ketorol are used. These are strong remedies; it is not advisable to use them for longer than 7 days.
If the condition is very severe, with severe inflammation, then it makes sense to resort to hormones. This is prednisolone, hydrocortisone in injections: they have a strong anti-inflammatory effect, but have many side effects and can be harmful to health.
Intramuscular injections are prescribed for periods of acute pain. Then they switch to tablets.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are also in the lead here : diclofenac and ketorol tablets. The effect of these drugs is excellent, but the frequency of side effects is high: stomach pain occurs due to ulcerative lesions.
A somewhat new group among NSAIDs is selective COX-2 inhibitors:
These drugs are much less likely to cause side effects from the gastrointestinal tract.
Deforming arthrosis requires the prescription of drugs that restore cartilage tissue: Artra, Teraflex, Structum.
In parallel with the use of injections and tablets, anti-inflammatory drugs are used topically , in the form of ointments and gels:
Many physical therapy techniques have been used very successfully for chronic thumb pain.
It is recommended not to stop physical activity due to finger pain , with the exception of injury and an acute attack of gout (rest is needed there).
Many medicinal herbs have excellent anti-inflammatory properties and can be used to make infusions for compresses:
Infusions are prepared from herbs: dry or fresh raw materials are poured with hot water and infused in a dark place for 3 days. Then, the liquid is used as part of a compress.
Sometimes, conservative medicine becomes obsolete. And pain in the thumb causes a lot of inconvenience to a person. For such cases there are operations:
Despite all their insignificance, the big toes of the right or left foot are vital for us to walk correctly and comfortably.
The reasons that can cause pain in your big toes are numerous. The main ones are given below.
But if the finger hurts, is swollen, red and hot to the touch, then physiological causes can be excluded.
Traumas and microtraumas:
The occurrence of microtraumas may not be noticed. But in fact, they occur much more often than we think. Simply tripping or hitting yourself is enough to cause pain or swelling.
When a finger is traumatically damaged, external signs often appear that can be used to guide you - first the tip of the finger goes numb, then the pad swells and usually a bruise appears. But only a doctor can make an accurate diagnosis and find out the causes of the disease.
This is a fairly common disease that is inflammation of the joints. It is quite easy to recognize because the pain occurs symmetrically - in the same joints of the left and right legs. The pain persists both with movement and at rest. A crunch appears in the joints, they swell, the skin around them turns red and becomes hot.
Arthritis of the big toe usually occurs as a result of:
Also, arthritis of the big toe is very often a concomitant disease that signals the development of much more serious problems: psoriatic and reactive arthritis.
This disease accompanies psoriasis, a severe dermatological disease. It is caused by autoimmune disorders. Why psoriasis occurs and why it damages joints is not completely known.
Inflammation can affect one or more joints. The deformation is asymmetrical. Without treatment, psoriatic arthritis becomes chronic and the joints are destroyed.
This is the body’s “response” to an infection that has arisen in other organs and systems. Thus, it can be caused by a urinary tract infection, respiratory or stomach infection. The disease is typical for people 20-40 years old, but only 2% of patients are susceptible to it. It is believed that hereditary factors play an important role in the occurrence of arthritis.
Reactive arthritis occurs approximately 20 days after the infection that caused it appears. Therefore, the infection needs to be treated. The treatment prognosis is favorable, provided that the underlying disease is cured. And after healing there is practically no deformation left.
Seeing a doctor is necessary to make a correct diagnosis and because reactive arthritis can become chronic, followed by periodic exacerbations.
Reactive arthritis can also occur in a child, most often as a result of urogenital or stomach infections.
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Pathology of the joint in which cartilage is destroyed. “Female” disease - women suffer from it 3 times more often than men. This may be related to shoes, because the risk zone includes:
Pain due to arthrosis is temporary - it intensifies with load on the diseased joint and goes away at rest. The disease has several stages:
It is a mistaken belief that arthrosis and gout are the same thing. But gout is a common disease of the body in which excessive production of uric acid occurs and its deposition in the joints.
The disease begins acutely. In the complete absence of complaints and in a state of complete health - with sharp pain in the middle of the night. The pain is very sharp, it is impossible to touch even the tip of a finger. At the same time, swelling, redness of the skin near the sore spot and an increase in its temperature occur. May cause a state of general malaise. And all this for no apparent reason.
The duration of the disease is up to 8 days without treatment and half as long with adequate treatment. But over time, attacks become longer and periods of remission become shorter.
As the disease progresses, other joints may become involved in the process, and polyarthritis occurs.
The treatment is long and complex.
If your finger is sore and swollen, and your big toe joint is red, it is most likely bursitis. In this case, the swelling seems to be mobile, very painful and can be easily diagnosed visually.
If bursitis was caused by an injury, in addition to inflammation, there may also be an infection. In this case, purulent bursitis develops. It is characterized by more vivid symptoms, to which are added the general symptoms of infection of the body - fever, elevated temperature, etc.
Bursitis is often treated with folk remedies. But it must be treated by a specialist, because the disease can become chronic. In this case, salt deposition may be added to the disease, as a result of which the pain will also take a chronic form.
The ligaments of the big toes are affected quite often. This is due to increased load. Pain during inflammation is transmitted to other fingers and to the area near them. The disease is characterized by the following symptoms:
Treatment includes rest, changing shoes and taking medications as prescribed by your doctor.
Inflammation of the ligaments, caused in most cases by purely external signs:
The pain is localized near the base of the fingers and radiates to the lower leg. Treatment is medicinal. It also wouldn't hurt to get a massage and take advantage of treatments.
One of the first signs is pain in the big toe joint that occurs when walking. Sensitivity in the lower extremities decreases, and a burning sensation appears at night. The pad of the big toe gradually loses sensitivity, followed by the rest of the foot.
Treatment includes comprehensive support for the body and local.
A very common cause of pain in the big toe. The corner of the nail grows into the surrounding soft tissue. The pad of the finger becomes very red and swollen. There may be several reasons:
When ingrown, an inflammatory process occurs in the soft tissues near the nail. This problem can very often arise when carrying out hygiene procedures for a child.
You can carefully remove the ingrown tip yourself, or consult a surgeon.
If the joints of your big toes hurt, you should not delay a visit to the hospital. The first person you need to contact is a therapist. Based on the examination and complaints, he will refer you either for tests or for examination by a specialist. If there is an injury, see a traumatologist or surgeon. In case of hormonal imbalance, see an endocrinologist. If you have arthritis, arthrosis or other deformity of the foot, see an orthopedic surgeon. Treatment will be prescribed by the doctor who will monitor you.
In any case, before treatment is prescribed, a comprehensive diagnosis is necessary:
Associate Professor of the Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics of the Belarusian State Medical University, Candidate of Medical Sciences E.R. Mikhnovich shared with the audience how to stop the growth of a bone on the big toe:
Prevention of diseases of the feet and toes is a complex concept. It is impossible to foresee and prevent everything, but you can help yourself if:
If the pain takes you by surprise, you don’t have to endure it. There are old, proven traditional medicines that can help relieve symptoms. You need to do this until the pain relieves.
Folk remedies can temporarily relieve symptoms, but they do not solve the problem. Therefore, seeing a doctor and taking medication is mandatory.
Medicine may not even know why certain diseases occur. But treatments and pain relief have been developed for most joint conditions. If your finger hurts and is swollen or red, especially if the pad is numb, the main thing is not to delay visiting a doctor.
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Most women, when they come to a shoe store, think about the appearance of new shoes, forgetting that shoes should be comfortable. Incorrectly chosen shoes cause discomfort when walking, causing unpleasant consequences:
When choosing casual shoes, do not forget about comfort. There are models with original designs for everyday wear.
If your big toe hurts, change your shoes. Wearing the wrong shoes causes joint deformation, a sign of which is calluses on the toe. To get rid of calluses, make a foot bath and remove dead skin with a special brush or pumice stone. Dry your feet with a towel and apply moisturizer. Repeat the procedure a couple of times a week until you get rid of calluses and serious consequences, the main thing is not to be lazy.
Osteoarthritis affects the joints. In the first stages of development, the patient does not notice the symptoms, attributing the discomfort to fatigue, and osteoarthritis progresses. The first sign is mild pain, which manifests itself when walking or walking quickly. The pain increases and does not go away after rest. If your finger is swollen, see a doctor immediately.
To determine the cause of the disease, undergo an examination and tests. The doctor will make a diagnosis and prescribe the correct treatment. Osteoarthritis is treated comprehensively. Destruction in the joint can be prevented and stopped by starting treatment on time.
After examination and diagnosis, the doctor will prescribe medications that relieve inflammation and pain, and therapeutic exercises that strengthen the muscles of the joint.
Get ready to change your old lifestyle. Avoid fatty foods, alcoholic drinks, and bad habits. Stop exercising or reduce it. Forget about long walks; excessive physical activity is harmful to your health.
Rheumatoid arthritis is characterized by damage to small joints. The disease is easy to identify - the disease affects several joints. If you find pain not only in the first toe, be wary. Patients often complain of body stiffness in the morning.
See your doctor. The doctor will prescribe a number of medications:
The doctor can additionally prescribe calcium and vitamins to prevent bone fragility and strengthen the joint.
Arthritis is an autoimmune disease, treatment takes a long time, and is treated under the guidance of an experienced physician. Wrong actions will make the situation worse.
Diseases related to the immune system require professional supervision. Human immunity has not been studied. The doctor will not guess the behavior of the patient's body. If you seek help from a doctor in time, there is a chance to recover; if proper treatment is started late, the disease will only slow down.
Gout is a disease caused by a high concentration of uric acid in the body, which turns into crystals and settles in the joint area. Gout attacks occur suddenly, manifesting symptoms:
The reasons lie in the patient's genetic predisposition to gout. Men are more susceptible to the disease than women. Gout appears in the stronger sex after 50 years, in women - after 60.
It is worth saying that gout can occur due to autoimmune diseases and kidney diseases. To eliminate the risk of complications and find out the cause of gouty arthritis, consult a doctor. It is not recommended to treat the disease on your own, as this leads to a greater spread of gout.
If you are suffering from an acute attack of gout or your thumb is swollen, hospital treatment will help. The doctor will prescribe measures to relieve pain symptoms. Doing the procedure at home is not recommended.
To alleviate the condition, dietary nutrition is prescribed. If you follow your doctor's recommendations, the attacks will become less painful and the frequency will decrease.
Often the appearance of unpleasant sensations is provoked by injuries:
Injury to the toes occurs due to an impact or sudden movement. It’s easy to injure your toes; the bones are small, fragile, and break easily.
The symptoms of a big toe injury are clear to an inexperienced person:
It is not recommended to treat yourself. The doctor will relieve the pain by establishing the cause. If the big toe is swollen, this is evidence of a serious disorder. Seek help after suffering a foot injury. Improper handling of the sore finger will aggravate the condition; do not take the risk.
Even if the injury seems minor, go to the emergency room.
The causes of painful symptoms in the thumb area indicate the need for examination at a medical center. It is important that the treatment is carried out by a doctor, this will protect the patient’s health.
Joint diseases make themselves felt by the following symptoms:
If at least one of these symptoms is detected, you must begin therapy .
Quite often, excessive physical activity, flat feet and improper foot care lead to unpleasant sensations in the big toe, especially in the summer.
Similar pains can also occur due to certain joint diseases. For example, with arthritis or arthrosis. Most often, the development of arthrosis occurs in women who wear uncomfortable shoes, namely high-heeled shoes . Because of this, their big toe becomes deformed. But arthritis manifests itself as swelling in the joint area, increasing pain, and the skin in the inflamed area becomes hot.
Inflammation of the tendons, in other words, tendinitis, can occur in the legs. This disease is also the cause of pain in the thumb. If during its development, in addition to the tendons, the adjacent membranes are involved in the process, then we are talking about tenosynovitis. Basically, the ligaments of the finger in this disease suffer due to injuries. By the way, pain can occur not only in the thumb, but also in others. The pathology is characterized by pain when palpating the tendons and walking, crunching when moving, increased temperature and hyperemia of the skin in the area of the affected joint.
In addition, pain in the first toe may occur as a result of the development of gout . With this disease, the joint of the foot suddenly swells and ache. In this case, on the contrary, it affects the stronger sex the most. As a rule, the disease occurs when substances formed as a result of purine metabolism accumulate in the joint tissues. Quite a lot of these elements are found in meat.
Bursitis also leads to pain in the toe of the lower limb. Moreover, such a disease can negatively affect the knees, legs and even the shoulder area. During its development, in addition to the inflammatory process, deformation also occurs with the appearance of a lump. However, bursitis most often appears in the area of the big toe. Initially, a small tumor forms on the side, which grows all the time, thereby changing the foot.
Treatment of such a disease depends on the stage of the process. With a slight deformity, it is enough for the patient to wear orthopedic shoes , but in advanced cases only medications, including injections, can help. In situations that are too severe, surgery is necessary to straighten the joint.
Also, discomfort in the big toe can occur with osteoarthritis. In this case, the pain in the joint is dull in nature, and it appears most often during the day. Any physical activity with this disease provokes increased pain. In addition, crunching and cracking sounds occur during movements. Osteoarthritis leads to loss of finger mobility and deformation, causing it to deviate to the side.
Inflammatory diseases are a huge category, which is represented by rheumatoid arthritis , a small number of reactive arthritis group, spondyloarthritis, psoriatic arthropathy and gouty arthritis.
There is secondary arthropathy, in other words, repeated damage to the joints, in which, due to allergic problems, metabolic disruptions occur associated with endocrine diseases, congenital defects of this process in the connective tissue, as well as paraneoplastic symptoms. In such a situation, articular syndrome takes the form of inflammatory destruction of the joint. In addition, in this case a form of metabolic-dystrophic pathology is observed.
Pain in the first toe may be similar to fibromyalgia . Such phenomena have a special syndrome: the pain is immediately non-autoimmune, diffuse, chronic and non-inflammatory in nature. People with such problems usually complain of fatigue and morning stiffness.
When a toe joint on your left or right foot begins to hurt, this is not necessarily a symptom of internal health problems. The human foot contains many tendons, bones and ligaments that can become injured. They can be damaged by a fall, an unsuccessful movement, gymnastics or an impact. Moreover, some people have rather thin toe bones, so they often encounter similar problems.
Acute pain in the lower extremities after injury should alert you, because after the symptoms of injury disappear, the finger may begin to deform . If you receive an injury, you should definitely consult a doctor, because it is unknown how badly the foot joint is damaged. If everything is left to chance, then a violation of the bone structure will occur, which will ultimately lead to displacement and curvature of the articular surfaces of the bones. It is prohibited to step on the injured thumb.
Sometimes the big toe hurts due to a predisposition to joint diseases or even uncomfortable shoes. Tight shoes can lead to problems such as ingrown toenails. In addition to uncomfortable shoes, cutting your nails too short can lead to pain in your toes. In this case, the skin around the nail plate becomes swollen and red, and an accumulation of pus is observed inside.
An equally common cause of severe pain in the fingers of the lower extremities is nail rotation . Unpleasant sensations with such an illness are of pronounced intensity. Moreover, this problem is characterized by the development of infections, swelling and redness of the skin around the affected area.
First of all, if you experience pain in your thumb, you should visit a therapist and tell him about your condition. Before starting therapy, the specialist will try to find out the type of inflammation using ultrasound and radiography. In addition, he will prescribe the patient to undergo some tests.
Only after receiving the examination results does the doctor make a diagnosis. When the first toe hurts, treatment depends on the nature of the pathology and requires an integrated approach. In most cases, the patient is prescribed a course of physiotherapy. Manual therapy also shows positive results. For cracking in the joints, the doctor may additionally prescribe compresses, electrophoresis and medications for intra-articular injections. In general, an integrated approach to treatment helps strengthen the affected joint and reduce pain in the finger.
To eliminate irritation in the joint of the big toe, various means are used:
Together, these medications can have a beneficial effect on the body. With their help, it is possible to stop the inflammatory process, relieve pain, and also restore damaged areas of the joint . In some situations, a specialist places a fixing bandage on the patient’s thumb. It allows you to reduce irritation that causes pain and limit movement in the joints.
At an early stage of the development of the disease, the doctor may prescribe a course of chondroprotectors: Chondrovit, Structure, Teraflex and others. These drugs can restore the functionality of the joint, and in the chronic course of the disease, stop its destruction. But the patient will have to take them for about a year, since the restoration of cartilage tissue occurs very slowly.
It is also often recommended to treat pain in the joint of the toes with physical therapy and massage , because these procedures help get rid of tension and discomfort and improve blood circulation. True, massage cannot be done in case of acute inflammation. In advanced cases, pain in the thumb can only be eliminated through surgery.
During therapy, great attention must be paid to nutrition, since following a diet will help alleviate the patient’s condition with gout. If there is an inflammatory process in the thumb joint, you should consume more dairy products, vegetables, fish, lean meat, grains and fruits during the treatment period.
In folk medicine, there are means for external and also internal use. Moreover, tinctures of medicinal herbs can be used simultaneously with other medications. However, such treatment requires patience from the patient, since sometimes improvement occurs only a month after regular use of the medication.
You can achieve good results only with long and constant use of herbal decoctions . Such therapy may take several months. And before using the collection, you should consult a specialist. There are a huge number of ways to get rid of pain in the joints of the toes, the most popular of which are: