Bunion

Very common

A bony projection on the joint at the base of the big toe. It grows gradually and your toe turn inwards over time.

Symptoms may include:

• An outward bulge at the base of the big toe
• Swelling and redness or sore on the skin around the big toe joint
• Foot pain

Plantar fasciitis

Very common

Inflammation of the band of tissue (ligament) that connects the heel bone to the toes (plantar fascia) causing pain in the heels.

Symptoms may include:

• Foot pain and stiffness
• Pain which would get worse when climbing stairs or standing on toes
• Pain after standing for long time

Tarsal tunnel syndrome

Rare

Pain in the ankle which occurs as a result of tibial nerve compression. Tarsal tunnel is a narrow passage in the ankle.

Symptoms may include:

• Worsening foot pain on standing
• Numbness, tingling at the base of the foot
• Swelling of the feet

Gout

Common

A type of arthritis that causes inflammation of joints due to excess uric acid. Usually in the big toe.

Symptoms may include:

• Severe foot pain in joints, mainly big toe
• Warmth
• Redness
• Swelling

Neuroma of the foot

Common

A painful condition caused by thickening of the nerve tissue that affects the ball of the foot. It commonly occurs between the third and fourth toes but can appear in any part of the foot.

Symptoms may include:

• Pain in the foot
• Tingling
• Numbness...

Plantar wart

Very common

Rough, hard growths that appear on the soles of feet and grow into the skin as a result of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection.

Symptoms may include:

• Small, fleshy, rough growth
• Hard and thickened skin (callus)
• Mild foot pain or tenderness

Peripheral neuropathy

Very common

A disease affecting peripheral nerves that causes weakness, numbness and pain in feet and hands.

Symptoms may include:

• Tingling in the hands or feet
• Sharp foot pain
• Numbness in the hands or feet...