(I'm curious) I have toe pain.

There is pain in the fourth toe on the left side whenever I step on my foot.

It seems like it's been more than ten years since I repeatedly disappeared again.

 

I thought it was okay because it disappeared recently.

I've been walking 10,000 steps a day for 11 months now, and I'm starting again recently.

What could be the cause?

 

Let's go to the hospital, even though we keep saying let's go.

I have to work and take care of the children, and as I keep delaying, I've been living with this pain for over ten years already.

It could be because the pain is tolerable.

There doesn't seem to be any particular visible issue, and that's why.

 

I didn't think to look it up, but I just searched the internet...

They say there is a symptom called "peroneal nerve tumor."

Upon closer inspection, it seems similar to my symptoms.

Usually, pain occurs in the third or fourth toe.

Vague pain, localized pain...

It seems like it was also like that when it disappeared and reappeared, and I think it was especially true when I wore shoes frequently...

Is there anyone who has experienced similar pain to mine?

If the pain persists for such a long time, it's probably better to go to the hospital, right? ㅠㅠ

 

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Tarsal tunnel syndrome (or 'interdigital nerve entrapment') is a condition caused by abnormalities in the nerve bundle of the foot responsible for toe sensation. It is a disease that orthopedic surgeons specializing in the foot are not uncommon to encounter. It presents with severe pain in the toes or the front part of the foot, making it difficult to stand or walk, despite no apparent external features on the foot. There are no distinctive external signs, and in the early stages of the disease, symptoms may occur suddenly and disappear as if by magic, sometimes leading to misunderstandings that it is a malingering. The pain can be intermittent or persistent, but because the pain is very severe and hampers walking, it can interfere with daily life.

The most common area affected is the nerve trunk between the third and fourth toes, which can cause numbness or loss of sensation in those toes, often accompanied by abnormal sensations. Additionally, some people experience burning or electric shock-like pain in the thick front part of the sole, called the forefoot. There are also cases where individuals complain of numbness in the top of the foot or toes, and symptoms range from vague pain to localized stabbing sensations. Continuous pain lasting 24 hours is rare; instead, it often occurs suddenly when standing, putting on shoes, or walking.

"Symptoms can gradually become chronic, occurring after prolonged walking or sports activities and lasting for a long time," and "the symptoms vary depending on the type of footwear; high-heeled shoes, thin-soled shoes, and narrow-toed shoes generally worsen the symptoms."

Since symptoms accompanying the big toe or the fifth toe are extremely rare, if there is pain in the second, third, or fourth toes or nearby areas of the sole, Morton's neuroma should be suspected. If the symptoms are very typical and other conditions are not suspected, a diagnosis can be made without tests, but radiographic examinations may be performed to differentiate bone structure or joint problems of the affected joint. To confirm the location and size of the lesion, ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may be used to determine the appropriate treatment method.

If a person who walks a lot or has a job that involves standing for a long time experiences severe pain in the second, third, or fourth toes or the nearby sole, they should first reduce the standing time, avoid shoes that tighten or put weight on the front, and observe the symptoms. However, if the symptoms do not easily disappear, it is necessary to visit a hospital for an accurate diagnosis and to discuss treatment and management methods.

"It is important to prioritize non-surgical treatments such as replacing footwear, adjusting activities, toe exercises, medication, and injections," and "if there is no improvement, surgical treatment may be considered, which is rarely to tear the ligament or remove the thickened nerve itself."

 

There is an article titled "라고"...

Even though I know that getting an accurate diagnosis is important...

I'm wondering if I should take another day off for such a small pain... Sigh~~ ㅠㅠ