Metatarsophalangeal joint pain should be excepted if it is caused by gout. It is also important to be alert to the presence of previous trauma or localized infectious conditions. If it is an infectious lesion, it should be actively treated with antimicrobial drugs. If the metatarsophalangeal joint pain is caused by trauma, you can apply safflower oil or other topical joint pain relief creams to relieve the symptoms, or you can take oral painkillers, which can relieve pain and treat the symptoms. If it is an acute attack of gouty arthritis, anti-inflammatory drugs should be applied in time to quickly reduce swelling, pain relief and symptomatic treatment, often use colchicine, etoricoxib tablets, or small dose glucocorticosteroids, such as prednisone 10mg, etc. for treatment. Local ice can also be applied to cold compresses, be sure to pay attention to rest, elevate the affected limbs.