Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of your foot, connecting your heel bone to your toes.
Flat feet occur when the arches of the feet flatten, causing the entire sole to touch the floor when standing. While often painless, flat feet can cause problems in the ankles and knees.
Fungal nail infections, also called onychomycosis, are common infections of the fingernails or toenails that can cause the nail to become discolored, thick, and more likely to crack and break. Toenails are much more commonly affected than fingernails.
Metatarsalgia is pain and inflammation in the ball of the foot. It's often caused by increased pressure on the metatarsal bones, which connect the toes to the rest of the foot.
Diabetic foot ulcers are open sores or wounds that occur in people with diabetes. They're commonly located on the bottom of the foot and can become infected if untreated.
Athlete's foot is a fungal infection that usually begins between the toes. It commonly occurs in people whose feet have become sweaty while confined within tight-fitting shoes.
Hammertoe is a deformity where the toe bends abnormally at the middle joint, causing the toe to resemble a hammer. The affected toe may be painful and have difficulty fitting into shoes.
A heel spur is a calcium deposit causing a bony protrusion on the underside of the heel bone. Often associated with plantar fasciitis, it can cause significant pain and inflammation.
Morton's neuroma is a thickening of tissue around the nerve between the bases of toes, most commonly the third and fourth toes, causing pain and numbness.
Gout is a complex form of arthritis characterized by sudden, severe attacks of pain, swelling, redness, and tenderness in joints, often at the base of the big toe.
