Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For such a small body part, your big toe can cause enormous pain — and when it wakes you in the middle of the night, the sensation ...

Imagine waking up in the middle of the night and your big toe is swollen and so sensitive that even the weight of your sheets is painful. What could it be? It’s a symptom of gout, a condition that ...

Cold weather can sometimes trigger painful swelling of the fingers and toes, known as chilblains or perniosis. Learn what causes it, who is affected, and simple ways to prevent it.

If you have psoriatic arthritis (PsA), you’re no stranger to joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. The disease affects everyone a little differently, but foot problems are especially common. With PsA, ...

A throbbing, swollen big toe on a overweight, older man’s foot: For many, that’s what comes to mind when they hear the word “gout.” However, with gout, that’s not always the picture. Women can get ...

If you want to take a step toward better health, see a foot doctor. You might learn something about a totally different (and seemingly unrelated) part of your body. Sometimes, “your feet are the first ...

Foot pain is common and has a wide range of causes, including uncomfortable shoes, prolonged standing, athletic injuries, and chronic conditions such as arthritis. The location of pain in the foot can ...

Purple, swollen toes that look as if they've been frostbitten may be the latest indication of a coronavirus infection, doctors say. Dubbed "COVID toes" by the dermatology community, this symptom could ...