But with at least a dozen different causes, correctly identifying the source of outside foot pain can be challenging. “The differential diagnosis for lateral foot pain is broad,” Dr. Hunt says.

That’s especially true for pain on the top of the foot, which, unlike more well-known conditions such as plantar fasciitis and shin splints, can be difficult to self-diagnose. That said ...

A bump on the top of the foot can cause pain and discomfort. If a person is having difficulty walking or the bump has reduced their quality of life, they should see a doctor. If a bump on the top ...

These three conditions are often to blame for a whole lot of foot pain. About two million people have plantar fasciitis, which makes the bottom of your heel hurt. It happens when the band of ...

"I've lived my whole adult life in pain," Sierra Diller, 28, tells PEOPLE. "Now it's time to cut my foot off and take my ... Ind., just outside of Indianapolis, where she and Alli live now.