First metatarsal pain is treated differently depending on the cause. For example, those with gout need to be given colchicine and benzbromarone. There are many different causes of first metatarsalgia, and common causes include gout, strain injury, and fatigue fracture.
1. If the uric acid is higher than normal, it is possible to consider gouty diseases, gouty diseases can follow the doctor’s prescription oral pain medication, such as colchicine, benzbromarone to relieve pain.
2. If the inflammatory pain around the first metatarsal bone is caused by strain or cold, hot compresses and acupuncture can be applied, and no weight-bearing activities can be performed.
3. If the pain is due to a fatigue fracture, it may be due to a displaced fracture, which may require surgical intervention such as incision and internal fixation.
The first metatarsal pain may have other causes. If the pain does not get better or worsens with rest, the patient should go to the hospital in time, and the doctor should determine the cause of the pain according to the symptoms, signs, and auxiliary examination, and give the appropriate treatment for the cause of the pain. You should avoid blindly using medication on your own.