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Your feet are covered most of the day. If you’re diabetic, periodic screening is important for good health. Numbness is often a sign of diabetic foot and can mask a sore or wound.

People with diabetes face a higher risk of developing foot ulcers. The reason for this is that reduced sensation in the toes and feet often makes minor injuries go unnoticed. At the same time, poor circulation in the lower limbs can slow healing. As a result, small cuts, rubbing from shoes with inadequate support, or… 

Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis caused by a buildup of uric acid crystals within a joint, most often affecting the big toe, foot, and ankle. Although commonly associated with men, women can also develop gout, especially after menopause when protective hormone levels change. Symptoms typically include sudden onset of intense joint pain, swelling,… 

Sever’s disease is a common cause of heel pain in growing children and occurs when the growth plate in the heel becomes irritated from repeated stress. This condition often appears during growth spurts when bones, muscles, and tendons develop at different rates. Symptoms may include heel pain, limping, tenderness, and tight calf muscles that increase… 

Newborn feet can look unusual at first, and much of this comes from how the baby was positioned in the womb. Some infants have feet that curve inward, called metatarsus adductus, which often improves naturally as they begin to move and grow. Others may appear flat-footed because the arch has not yet formed. Occasionally, a…