The pain on the side of the big toe when pressed may be caused by gouty arthritis, onychomycosis, trauma and so on.
1. Gouty arthritis: usually due to purine metabolism disorder or elevated blood uric acid, gout stones deposited in the joints, can be manifested as joint pain, swelling, limited mobility and other symptoms.
2. Nail groin infection: caused by bacterial or fungal infection, local pain, skin swelling and redness and other symptoms, in severe cases, there may be pus, manifested as pain and swelling, and fluctuating sensation.
3. Trauma: due to collision or smashing, it can cause damage to the soft tissues around the big toe, or wear shoes tighter resulting in soft tissue wear, which can also cause local skin swelling and pain.
The side of the big toe pain when pressed may have other causes, it is recommended that the patient timely hospital consultation, clear causes for targeted treatment.