Gout causes problems with the big toe, but it can turn up several places. You must get on medicine for Gout. The pain will be gone in 2 days with the right medication.
Thanks for your input. Since I had not done anything to my toe, instead of a podiatrist, I went to see my family doctor, a GP. He said I had an infection of the cuticle and he prescribed some antibiotics (which set me back $120.00!! What ever happened to the $15 antibiotic???) Thanks again.
Many things can make a toe read. If it is red hot and swollen it could be gout or an infection. If the temp is normal to cool it is probably circulation like Raynauds disease.
Do you smoke? Do you have any heart conditions? You need to see a podiatrist so this can be treated.