Thumb pain consider the presence of peripheral neuritis, the patient can be fasting blood glucose test, to observe whether the blood sugar is elevated. Ask if the patient has been drinking alcohol for a long time. Patients who have been drinking alcohol for a long time may also have peripheral neuritis and thumb pain. If it is a single thumb pain, consider whether the patient has tendonitis, or joints with non-specific inflammation, recent excessive activity, can cause pain in the big toe, you can rest, observe whether the symptoms can be relieved. During the period of thumb pain, the patient should not drink alcohol, and should not eat spicy, stimulating food.