Pain in the joint of your big toe is a fairly common issue that generally requires some level of medical attention. This joint, also called the metatarsal phalangeal (MTP) joint, is located at the ...

YOU probably don’t think about your feet much – unless they get stomped on. But your feet can tell you a lot about your health. From fungal infections and pesky warts to more complicated ...

The four smaller toes each have three joints, while the big toe has two. The symptoms of a sprained toe typically include: pain in the toe, especially when walking difficulty moving the toe ...

WHEN it comes to healthy habits, feet can often fall by the wayside. But without the 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 tendons and ligaments that make up your feet, a healthy active lifestyle ...

The bunions got steadily worse as I got older. It wasn't painful but my feet were becoming deformed. I had bumps on the outer sides of my big toe joints, forcing them out of alignment, towards my ...

Gout is a form of arthritis caused by a buildup of uric acid. Gout causes sudden severe pain, often in the big toe. This condition usually affects one joint at a time. When lipomas develop on the ...

White blood cells engulf the crystals, causing inflammation, pain, and redness. Gout attacks usually happen in a single joint, like your big toe, or your knee. Within hours, the pain and swelling ...