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Common causes of pain in the big toe include gout, bunions or ingrown toenails, according to WebMD. Hammer or claw toe, turf toe, sesamoid fractures, corns, and calluses may also cause pain in the big toe.
Too Tight Shoes Can Make Bunions WorseBunions make their presence known as a lump or bump at the base of your big toe, on the side of your foot. Bunions occur when the big toe is pushed out of position, causing it to press against your other toes. Not surprisingly, ill-fitting and tight shoes are often to blame.