The bone behind the big toe is called the first metatarsal bone, and the toe bone in front of it forms the first metatarsophalangeal joint. The pain in this area may be caused by gout, or it may be caused by other diseases, such as bunion, rheumatoid arthritis and so on.
1. Gout: Gout is a series of syndromes triggered by elevated levels of uric acid in the blood, leading to the deposition of uric acid in various parts of the body. Deposition in the joints can cause redness, swelling and pain in the joints, which is known as gouty arthritis, and occurs in the first metatarsophalangeal joint.
2. Bunion: Bunion is a common foot deformity, which is formed by excessive outward deviation of the toe, and can cause inflammation, pain, and change in appearance of the first metatarsophalangeal joint.
3. Rheumatoid arthritis: Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that occurs in the small joints of the hands and feet, and is symmetrically distributed, with patients experiencing swollen joints, pain, stiffness and other manifestations, which can be accompanied by a variety of joint deformities at a later stage. This type of patient may also have pain in the bone behind the big toe.
Bone pain behind the big toe may also be caused by other diseases, it is recommended that the patient to the regular hospital rheumatology and immunology department and other related departments for detailed consultation, and follow the doctor’s instructions for diagnosis and treatment.