First metatarsophalangeal joint pain is not necessarily gout, but may also be trauma, rheumatoid arthritis and other diseases, it is recommended to identify the cause of the cause of active treatment to improve the symptoms.
1. Gout: Gout is a metabolic disease caused by abnormal metabolism or excretion of purines. If gouty arthritis occurs, the first metatarsophalangeal joint may become swollen and painful.
2. Trauma: Pain in the first metatarsophalangeal joint can occur after trauma-induced soft tissue contusion, but there is usually a history of trauma.
3. Rheumatoid arthritis: Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, systemic disease with inflammatory synovitis of undetermined etiology. It is characterized by polyarticular, symmetric, invasive arthritis of the small joints of the hands and feet. Pain in the first metatarsophalangeal joint may be present, but is usually accompanied by swelling and pain in other joints and morning stiffness.
There are many causes of first metatarsophalangeal joint pain, not necessarily gout, we recommend that patients seek medical attention in a timely manner, under the guidance of the doctor to improve the relevant examination to clarify the diagnosis and active treatment.