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Educational information only: this page gives general information and cannot tell you which condition you have or what care you need.

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Illustration of Achilles Tendon Pain
Common

Condition

Achilles Tendon Pain

The Achilles tendon is the strong cord that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. Repeated stress, a sudden change in activ…

Common symptoms:

  • Pain or stiffness along the Achilles tendon
  • Tenderness or swelling near the back of the heel
  • Pain that changes with walking, running, or stairs
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Illustration of Athlete's Foot

Condition

Athlete's Foot

Athlete's foot is a common fungal skin infection that often affects the spaces between the toes or the bottom of the foot. It can…

Common symptoms:

  • Itching or burning skin
  • Peeling, scaling, or cracking
  • Redness between the toes or on the sole
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Illustration of Ball of Foot Pain (Metatarsalgia)
Common

Condition

Ball of Foot Pain (Metatarsalgia)

Metatarsalgia is a general term for pain in the ball of the foot, usually under the bones behind the toes. It describes where the…

Common symptoms:

  • Pain or burning in the ball of the foot
  • Tenderness under one or more areas behind the toes
  • A sensation of pressure or a pebble under the foot
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Illustration of Bunions
Common

Condition

Bunions

A bunion is a change in the shape and alignment of the joint at the base of the big toe. The joint may become more prominent and …

Common symptoms:

  • A bump at the base of the big toe
  • Pain or tenderness around the big toe joint
  • Redness or irritation from shoe pressure
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Illustration of Corns & Calluses

Condition

Corns & Calluses

Corns and calluses are thickened areas of skin that develop where the foot experiences repeated pressure or rubbing. They can for…

Common symptoms:

  • Thick or hardened skin
  • A tender area when pressure is applied
  • A raised spot over a toe or joint
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Illustration of Diabetes-Related Foot Problems
Common

Condition

Diabetes-Related Foot Problems

Diabetes can affect sensation in the feet, circulation, skin, nails, and would healing. Reduced sensation can make an injury hard…

Common symptoms:

  • Numbness, tingling, burning, or reduced sensation
  • Skin or nail changes
  • Swelling or changes in foot shape
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Illustration of Flat Feet
Common

Condition

Flat Feet

Flat feet mean the arch of the foot appears low or touches the ground while standing. Some people have flat feet without pain, wh…

Common symptoms:

  • Low or absent arch while standing
  • Foot or ankle fatigue
  • Pain in the arch, heel, or inside of the ankle
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Illustration of Foot & Ankle Arthritis
Common

Condition

Foot & Ankle Arthritis

Arthritis means that a joint has become damaged or inflamed, which can lead to pain, stiffness, swelling, and reduced motion. In …

Common symptoms:

  • Joint pain with standing or walking
  • Stiffness, especially after rest
  • Swelling around a joint
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Illustration of Foot & Ankle Fractures
Common

Condition

Foot & Ankle Fractures

A fracture is a break or crack in a bone. Some happen suddenly after a fall, twist, or direct injury, while stress fractures deve…

Common symptoms:

  • Pain focused over a bone
  • Swelling or bruising after an injury
  • Pain with standing, walking, or activity
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Illustration of Fungal Toenails
Common

Condition

Fungal Toenails

A fungal toenail infection can make a nail become thick, discolored, brittle, crumbly, or distorted. Nail trauma and several othe…

Common symptoms:

  • Yellow, white, brown, or cloudy nail color
  • Thickening or change in nail shape
  • Brittle or crumbly nail edges
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Illustration of Hammertoe

Condition

Hammertoe

A hammertoe is a toe that remains bent at one or more joints instead of lying flat. The bent position can create pressure against…

Common symptoms:

  • A toe that stays bent
  • Pain or rubbing over the bent joint
  • Corns or thickened skin over the toe
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Illustration of Heel Pain
Common

Condition

Heel Pain

Heel pain describes a symptom and can have more than one cause. It can come from the tissue under the heel, the Achilles tendon, …

Common symptoms:

  • Pain under, behind, or around the heel
  • Pain after rest or with activity
  • Tenderness when a specific area of the heel is pressed
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Illustration of Ingrown Toenails
Common

Condition

Ingrown Toenails

An ingrown toenail occurs when the edge of a nail grows into the adjacent skin, which can become painful, red, swollen, or infecte…

Common symptoms:

  • Pain or tenderness along the nail edge
  • Redness or swelling beside the nail
  • Drainage or increased sensitivity
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Illustration of Morton's Neuroma (Nerve Pain in the Ball of the Foot)

Condition

Morton's Neuroma (Nerve Pain in the Ball of the Foot)

Morton's neuroma is irritation and thickening around a small nerve in the ball of the foot, most often between the third and fourt…

Common symptoms:

  • Burning pain in the ball of the foot
  • Tingling or numbness into the toes
  • A sensation of pressure or a pebble under the foot
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Illustration of Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain)
Common

Condition

Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain)

Plantar fasciitis is irritation of the strong band of tissue that runs from the heel toward the toes along the bottom of the foot.…

Common symptoms:

  • Pain under or near the heel
  • Pain with the first steps after rest
  • Tenderness along the bottom of the heel or arch
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Illustration of Plantar Warts
Common

Condition

Plantar Warts

Plantar warts are rough skin growths caused by a common virus, and usually develop on the bottom of the foot. Pressure from stand…

Common symptoms:

  • A rough or grainy spot on the bottom of the foot
  • Tiny dark dots within the area
  • Pain or tenderness when standing or walking

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