A bunion is a bony protrusion at the base of your big toe that occurs when your big toe angles toward your next toe. The joint and bone at the base of your big toe are thrust out beyond the normal profile of the foot, producing a recognizable bump.

Corns develop from an accumulation of dead skin cells on the foot, forming thick, hardened areas, usually on the tops, sides, and tips of your toes. The cone-shaped core of a corn can press on a nerve below the skin surface, causing pain and discomfort.

Diabetes can take its toll on your body, including areas that are easily overlooked, such as your feet. Working with your doctor can help you overcome foot care problems presented by diabetes, such as loss of feeling, changes in the shape of your feet, or foot ulcers or sores that do not heel.

When you have foot problems and conservative treatments fail to work, surgery may be your final alternative. Several types of foot problems that may require surgical repair are bunions, hammertoes, neuromas, toenail deformities, and bone spurs.

Heel pain is a common condition in which weight bearing on the heel causes extreme discomfort. There are two categories of heel pain, the first is caused by overuse or repetitive stress caused by too much impact.

Most people don't think about their toenails very much, but toenails are the far point of the circulatory system and serve as barometers of our health.

A neuroma (new-ROW-muh) is a common foot problem associated with pain, swelling, and inflammation of a nerve. Symptoms that may occur are sharp pain, burning, and a lack of feeling in the affected area, as well as numbness, tingling, and cramping in the forefoot.