Pain occurs in the more fleshy area of the forefoot of the left foot, most commonly in the area of the metatarsophalangeal joint. There are two possible reasons for the pain in this area: 1. There may be local inflammation of the joint, commonly gouty arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. If you usually have elevated uric acid and have pain all of a sudden or if you have been drinking alcohol, eating seafood and foods high in purines such as animal offal for 1-2 days before the onset of pain, it is likely to be an attack of gouty arthritis. In addition, in addition to local pain, there will be skin flushing, skin temperature increases, local swelling more powerful symptoms. 2, may be the plantar or metatarsal toe joint long-term stress or activity caused by local strain caused by aseptic inflammation, common in long-term standing, walking or long-term running, jumping sports people.