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Toe Pain

A corn is a type of callus, a protective layer of dead skin cells that form due to repeated friction. It is cone-shaped and has a knobby core that points inward. This core can put pressure on a nerve and cause sharp pain. Corns can develop on the top or between toes. If a corn develops between the toes, it is may be called a soft corn if it is kept pliable by the moisture from perspiration.

Corns develop as a result of friction from the toes rubbing together or against the shoe. They ofte...

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Osteoarthritis and Exercise

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Health Guide

Foot Pain: Introduction

...curling into skin causes pain, swelling, and, in extreme cases, infection.Sandals, open-toed shoes.Bunions and bunionettes (tailor's bunion)Big toe (bunions) or little toe (bunionettes).The... Read more »

Gout: Risk Factors

...The bones may crack, splinter, and erode, and the joints may shift, change shape, and become unstable.Bunions. A bunion is a deformity that usually occurs at the head of the first of five long... Read more »

Osteoarthritis: Surgery

...performed. (Older women should be aware of urinary tract infections, which mayrequire postponing surgery.) After surgery, patients should take certain precautions. For example, they should take... Read more »

Endometriosis: Hysterectomy

...at home. The following are some of the precautions and tips for postoperative care:For a day or two after surgery, the patient is given medications to prevent nausea and pain killers to relieve... Read more »

Uterine Fibroids and Hysterectomy: Hysterectomy

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Human Skeleton Diagram - Bones in Hands, Feet

Diagram of a human skeleton, including hands and feet... Read more »

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