- Abscess
A skin abscess, or boil, is a swollen, painful, red and warm lump of skin that may rupture and drain pus.
- Paronychia
Paronychia is a skin infection that causes pain and swelling around the fingernail or toenail.
- Gout
Gout is a buildup of uric acid in the joints, causing joint pain, fever, and hot, red, swollen joints.
- Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction causes sneezing, runny nose and hives and can lead to anaphylaxis, a whole body reaction.
- Cellulitis
Cellulitis, a bacterial infection of the skin, causes red, tender skin that is usually swollen and warm.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Aortic aneurysm (abdomen)
An abdominal aortic aneurysm is swelling of the main abdominal artery and can cause sudden chest pain.
