Medically reviewed by Scott J. Zashin, MD Pain in the joint of your big toe is a fairly common issue that generally requires ...

A painful big toe can be very distressing since we use our big toe whenever we walk, bend, climb or even stand.

When the flare starts, most people have redness, swelling, and severe pain, usually in one joint. The most common place for gout is the base of the big toe, but it can happen in other joints such ...