Foot Ailments

Pain in your feet, ankles, or lower legs is not normal, especially when it lasts for more than a day or is accompanied by swelling. The pain you feel may be a symptom of a serious problem or it may just be related to a minor podiatric problem. Regardless, you should be examined by a doctor to determine the severity of the injury or condition.

If you are experiencing pain or discomfort in a specific area of your foot or leg, review the information in the corresponding section below. Self education about your foot or leg problem will give you a better idea of what to expect when you visit your podiatrist.

Ankle and Heel Problems

• Ankle Fractures (Broken Ankle)
• Ankle Sprains
• Arthritis
• Chronic Lateral Ankle Pain
• Gout
• Haglund's Deformity
• Heel Callus
• Heel Fissures
• Heel Spur
• Osteochondritis
• Plantar Fasciitis

Ball Arch and Top of Foot

• Arch Pain
• Capsulitis
• Flat Feet (Pes Planus)
• Foot Fracture (Broken Foot)
• High Foot Arch (Pes Cavus)
• Metatarsalgia
• Plantar Fibromas
• Sesamoiditis
• Stress Fracture of the Foot

Lower Leg

• Achilles Tendinitis
• Achilles Tendinosis
• Achilles Tendon Rupture
• Achilles Tendon Tear
• Bursitis of the Achilles Tendon
• Lower Leg Fracture (Broken Leg)
• Shin Splints
• Stress Fracture of the Lower Leg
• Tennis Leg
• Xanthomas of the Achilles Tendon

Vascular and Nerve Issues

• Acrocyanosis
• Alcoholic Neuropathy
• Chilblains
• Diabetic Neuropathy
• Erythromelalgia
• Ischemic Foot
• Neuroma
• Spasms
• Venous stasis