Going barefoot or wearing open-toed shoes can lead to a stubbed toe, as can late-night trips to the bathroom. Whatever the cause, here's how to know if the injury is serious, how to treat it, and ...

Bunions, medically known as hallux valgus, are bony bumps that form at the base of the big toe. They develop when the big toe starts to lean inward toward the other toes, causing the joint at its base ...

resulting in swelling, says Bruce Pinker, DPM, a foot and ankle surgeon at Progressive Foot Care. How to treat it: Store-bought compression socks can help reduce swelling by returning blood from ...