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

"Sometimes, big toe joint pain is dull and aching, [but other times] it's sharp and shooting," says board-certified ...

As the angle of your big toe worsens, the joint may become red and swollen, and start to ache. Pain can occur in the joint and under the ball of your foot. Smaller bunions, called bunionettes or ...