10Severe Pain in the Big Toe
Severe pain in the big toe is one of the most common symptoms of gout. This can get so bad that the person cannot stand having anything (even a light sheet) covering the toe. Needless to say, you cannot walk or wear footwear without it causing even more pain. It is recommended that you remain off the foot and elevate it while in pain. Applications of ice and heat do not usually help that much with gout. Some have found that using an ibuprofen muscle rub on the affected joint can help reduce the inflammation and lessen the pain considerably. [9]
A person can drink lots of water in order to get some comfort while suffering from gout pain as water tends to flush the excess of uric acid present in the body. Drinking 10-12 glasses of water in a day would do the job. High fiber foods should be eaten by the person suffering from gout pain as it helps the lot to flush the uric acid from the body and cure the gout pain. Gout can cause a lot of pain and discomfort to the body and hence it should be treated as soon as the person realizes about gout in his body.
