Finding The Right Footwear For Your Foot Problem: What Are Some Common Foot Problems?


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What are some common foot problems?

Bunions, calluses, corns, and hammer, claw, and mallet toes are some common foot problems that develop over time. These problems can range from uncomfortable to painful. In severe cases, they can make it difficult to wear shoes at all.

See illustrations of a bunion Click here to see an illustration.; hammer, claw, and mallet toes Click here to see an illustration.; a callus Click here to see an illustration.; and a corn Click here to see an illustration..

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Last updated: March 20, 2006
Author: Colleen Cronin
Reviewed By: William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, Gavin W.G. Chalmers, DPM - Podiatry and Podiatric Surgery
Editors: Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Terrina Vail

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