Sesamoiditis is not a term used often in one’s household, but the condition still exists even if one doesn’t know the technical term. Sesamoiditis occurs when tendons around the big toe are injured and inflamed. Those that may be unfamiliar with the anatomy of the foot, the sesamoid bones are a pair of tiny bones about the size of a jelly bean that help with holding the tendons away from the joint in the big toe.
- Pain during physical activity below the first metatarsal joint in the big toe & ball of the foot
- Swelling under the first metatarsal joint
- Tenderness in the surrounding tissue
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Trauma to the sesamoid bones
- Repeated stresses over time.
- Women who frequently wear high heels
- Increased stress on the forefoot
- Rest and ice
- Wear a foot pad under the toe in a comfortable shoe
- Wear low-heeled shoes
- Steroid injections may be helpful in some cases
- Visit a podiatrist if pain persists for further diagnosis and treatment
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