Have outer foot pain? Here are common causes of pain on the outer side of your foot, the symptoms to watch for, and how to ...

Common reasons for foot or ankle pain include overuse, improper shoes, fractures, sprains, bunions and systemic conditions.

Gout causes sharp, often excruciating pain in the joints, and while it's most likely to flare up in your big toe, it can affect you in many places that your bones meet -- including your ankle.