Sometimes a lump or bump may appear on the toe without us knowing exactly why, because we do not remember having hit us or anything like that. Lumps can appear for a multitude of reasons such as injuries, wear and tear from day to day walking and / or also due to lack of care and hygiene in both fingers and feet, among other things. These toe lumps may just be a temporary health problem, but they can also be an early symptom of a more serious illness.
Although it is most recommended that you go to a specialist to assign you the most appropriate treatment, at oneCOMO we also care about the health of your feet. Therefore, we explain in this article what are the possible causes of toe lump.
Lump on the big toe from bunions
Bunions are a lump on the foot caused by a deviation of the big toe bone called Hallux Valgus. This deviation occurs when the big toe begins to rest on the second toe, which forms a bulge or bulge on the outer side of the foot. The deviation that these bunions produce is usually caused by improper footwear, hereditary reasons, or others such as flat feet.
Although the clearest symptom that you are suffering from bunions is precisely the toe lump, must also be accompanied by the following signs:
- Red and inflamed lump.
- Permanent pain in the area of the lump or bunion.
- Appearance of corns or blisters on the big toe.
- The skin on the outer layer of the bunion is hardened and calloused.
- Burning sensation and numbness
There may also be a lump or lump on the foot called a tailor’s or bunionette’s bunion. Unlike the bunions we have discussed, this lump is caused by a deviation of the fifth toe bone, also called Quintus Varus. The symptoms of a tailor’s bunion are very similar to a bunion of the big toe.
In this other oneHOWTO article we tell you how to choose footwear if you have bunions.
Drop on foot
The drop It is a type of arthritis that is located in the foot and is caused by having too high a level of uric acid in our body, which ends up accumulating within our body. This accumulation of uric acid forms a kind of deposits o uric acid lumps in the joints and, in general, these drops are located in big toe although they can also appear on the ankle, heels and knees among others.
The cause of the lump on your toe is likely because you are suffering from gout, as long as this symptom is accompanied by the following:
- Sudden, excruciating pain that usually begins at night.
- The joints of the foot are swollen, reddish in color, hot, and very tender to the touch.
- During the gout attack, fever may occur.
- Appearance of tophi after the first attack (lumps with a whitish substance).
Toe lump from capsulitis
The ligaments that are located at the base of the second toe form a kind of capsule that ensures that the joints function correctly. Capsulitis It is caused when these ligaments undergo inflammation and create a kind of lump on the second toe. If you have a lump on this toe, it is very likely that you have capsulitis if you also have the following symptoms:
- Shooting pain in the ball of the foot, as if you had a stone in your shoe.
- Swelling in the entire affected area, including the finger.
- Deviation of the second toe towards the big toe (in more advanced stages of the ailment).
Ganglion cysts on the feet
Ganglion cysts They are non-cancerous lumps that, in general, tend to develop in the joints of the hands and wrists, but some people have also presented these cysts in other areas such as the ankles and feet, including the fingers. A ganglion cyst can be the cause of your toe lump if it has the following characteristics:
- The size of a ganglion is very small, about the size of a pea.
- Its shape is usually oval and is filled with viscous fluid.
- Unlike other lumps or diseases on the foot, ganglion cysts are painless.
Giant cell tumor
The giant cell tumor it’s a benign bone tumor It is very rare that it can develop in the tendon sheaths of the toes, inside them or in any area of the foot, although it is more common in other areas such as the hand, humerus and / or femur, among others. This benign tumor occurs in people with an age of between 20 and 50 years being women the most prone to suffer it. It is distinguished from other foot diseases by presenting a lump on any toe that is painful, irregular and with a size that can reach around 4 centimeters. Although as we have indicated, the giant cell tumor is very rare, if you suspect that it may be the possible cause of the toe lumpIt is very important that you go to a specialist immediately.
This article is merely informative, at oneHOWTO we do not have the power to prescribe any medical treatment or make any type of diagnosis. We invite you to see a doctor in the case of presenting any type of condition or discomfort.
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