Pain in the joint of your big toe is a fairly common issue that generally requires some level of medical attention. This joint, also called the metatarsal phalangeal (MTP) joint, is located at the ...

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Tarsal tunnel syndrome can cause a sharp, shooting ... cause pain and tenderness in the ball of the foot under the big toe.

But if your big toe is looking especially large - and has been for a long time - you could have a type of arthritis called gout. It can lead to sudden attacks of severe pain and swelling.

In both cases, you can feel burning and sharp pain in the ball of your foot, but Morton's neuroma is usually felt between your third and fourth toes (the two toes closest to your pinkie toe).