What Should I Do if My Toe Joint Suddenly Swells and Pains?

Sudden swelling and pain in the toe joint can be caused by trauma, fasciitis, tenosynovitis, and other reasons. It can be treated through the application of medication, oral medication, surgery, and other methods.

1. Trauma: If the toe joint is impacted by external forces or sprained after intense exercise, it can easily lead to local joint soft tissue damage, causing pain, swelling, and local bruising. It is recommended to apply Safflower Oil, Zhongtong Xiaozhong Ding, Yunnan Baiyao Aerosol, and other medications under the guidance of a doctor to reduce swelling and pain.

2. Fasciitis: Fasciitis refers to sterile inflammation in the fascia, which is mainly related to excessive strain on the toes. Long-term excessive friction of the toe myofascial tissue can lead to local sterile inflammation, stimulating the local soft tissue and easily causing pain symptoms. The pain may worsen during exercise and is accompanied by limited mobility. It is recommended to take oral medication such as Ibuprofen Capsules, Paracetamol Tablets, and Celecoxib Capsules under the guidance of a doctor.

3. Tenosynovitis: If the toe joint is traumatized or locally infected, it can easily lead to tenosynovitis, as long-term excessive activity can irritate the tenosynovial area, causing local edema and resulting in pain and swelling. Surgery such as tenosynovectomy decompression and tenosynovectomy lysis can be performed based on medical advice.

Apart from the above common causes, it may also be due to gouty arthritis, which requires treatment. During the treatment period, rest well and avoid participating in heavy physical labor to prevent worsening of the condition.