- Bruise or contusion
Bruises, or contusions, cause skin discoloration, swelling and tenderness.
- Hematoma
A hematoma is a collection of blood in the tissue outside of a damaged blood vessel, usually after an injury.
- Paronychia
Paronychia is a skin infection that causes pain and swelling around the fingernail or toenail.
- Abscess
A skin abscess, or boil, is a swollen, painful, red and warm lump of skin that may rupture and drain pus.
- Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction causes sneezing, runny nose and hives and can lead to anaphylaxis, a whole body reaction.
- Peripheral vascular disease
Peripheral vascular disease is a blood vessel condition that causes pain, cold feet, and bluish colored skin.
- Aortic aneurysm (abdomen)
An abdominal aortic aneurysm is swelling of the main abdominal artery and can cause sudden chest pain.
- Cholesterol emboli
Cholesterol emboli block blood flow and cause purple-colored spots on skin and toes, kidney failure and more.
- Bunions
A bunion is a bony bump at the base of the big toe and causes redness, numbness, burning and joint pain.
- Corns and calluses
Corns and calluses are areas of thick, hard skin on the hands and feet.
- Diabetes, type 1
Diabetes can make you feel hungry, tired, or thirsty; you may urinate more than normal and have blurry vision.
- Gout
Gout is a buildup of uric acid in the joints, causing joint pain, fever, and hot, red, swollen joints.
- 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.
- Broken (fractured) toe
A broken toe is usually painful to move or walk on, swollen, and may be bruised bend or deformed.
- Turf toe
Turf toe is a painful sprain in the big toe causing sudden pain and swelling in the base of the big toe.
- Ingrown toenail
An ingrown toenail, when the side of the toenail grows into the skin, causes toe redness, pain, and swelling.
- Scleroderma
Scleroderma is an uncommon immune disorder that causes collagen to build up in the tissue, making it harden.
- Trauma or injury
Trauma most often refers to serious bodily injury or wounds symptoms range depending on the injury.
- Frostbite
Frostbite happens when the skin and the tissue freezes, causing pins and needles, numbness, and pain.
- Thrombocytopenia
Thrombocytopenia causes bruising, frequent nosebleeds, and tiny red dots that look like a rash.
