통풍이 생기면 거의 문지방을 발로 걷어찬것만큼이나 통증이 심하다고 하시던데요. 우선 통증이 있으시면 그래도 빨리 병원 가보시는게 좋지 않을까요?
(Concern) Is it bunion? Or gout?
The side of my right big toe hurts.
There is no pain when I stay still, but there is pain when I press on it. Sometimes, there is pain even when I am just staying still.
So, I'm confused whether it's due to bunion or gout.
Looking into the symptoms of bunion deformity
The big toe bends toward the second toe, causing the joint to protrude. This protruding joint becomes irritated when standing or walking, leading to redness, calluses, inflammation, and pain.
Symptoms of gout
It manifests as acute arthritis in the joint area. The usual first symptom occurs on the big toe, which is the farthest from the heart.
The thumbs and toes have less blood flow, so their body temperature is lower than the body's core temperature, and they are more likely to sustain micro-injuries due to frequent movement. Gout, once it occurs, causes redness, swelling, and extreme pain even from slight contact. Therefore, if sudden pain and heat sensation in the thumbs or toes persist, it is advisable to suspect early symptoms of gout.
Since gout is said to be accompanied by severe pain, it probably isn't gout, right?
Is it possible for two conditions to occur at the same time with mild pain?