- Sprained ankle
An ankle sprain is an injury the ligaments in the foot causing pain, tenderness, swelling, and bruising.
- Hematoma
A hematoma is a collection of blood in the tissue outside of a damaged blood vessel, usually after an injury.
- Peripheral neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy is a nerve condition of the extremities causing numbness, tingling, and pain.
- Plantar warts
Plantar warts grow on the soles of the feet, typically on the ball or heal , and can be quite tender.
- Plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a foot condition that causes pain on the bottom of the heel.
- Pseudogout
Pseudogout is a type of arthritis similar to gout, where crystals form in the joints, causing swelling and pain.
- Flatfeet
Flat feet, or fallen arches, can make standing uncomfortable or painful.
- Metatarsalgia
Metatarsalgia is pain in the metatarsal joints at the ball of the foot.
- Morton's neuroma
Morton's neuroma is a foot condition that may cause sharp pain and lead to permanent nerve damage.
- Osteomyelitis (bone infection)
Osteomyelitis is an infection of a bone that causes pain, swelling, and redness.
- Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis is a rare disease that can cause swelling and hard lumps in the lymph nodes and organs.
- Sciatica
Sciatica is pain, numbness, weakness or tingling in the leg caused by an injury to the sciatic nerve.
- Scleroderma
Scleroderma is an uncommon immune disorder that causes collagen to build up in the tissue, making it harden.
- Abscess
A skin abscess, or boil, is a swollen, painful, red and warm lump of skin that may rupture and drain pus.
- Stress fractures
Stress fractures are small breaks that usually occur in the feet or leg bones, causing pain and swelling.
- Lumbar (low back) herniated disk
A lumbar herniated disc is a condition of the lower spine causing low back pain, weakness, or numbness.
- Broken (fractured) ankle
A broken ankle is a break in a bone that meets at the ankle joint and causes pain, bruising and swelling.
- Broken (fractured) foot
Broken, or fractured, bones in feet are very common and can cause pain, swelling and bruising.
- Cellulitis
Cellulitis, a bacterial infection of the skin, causes red, tender skin that is usually swollen and warm.
- Multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is a disease of the nervous system causing difficulties with balance, speech, and movement.
- Bone spurs
Bone spurs are extra growths of bone that can cause pain when they rub against other bones and nerves.
- Bruise or contusion
Bruises, or contusions, cause skin discoloration, swelling and tenderness.
- Corns and calluses
Corns and calluses are areas of thick, hard skin on the hands and feet.
- CREST syndrome
CREST syndrome is a rare autoimmune disease that causes tissues to harden throughout the body.
- Shingles (herpes zoster)
Shingles is a painful, blistering, skin rash typically found on the back and sides of the chest.
