Causes

By Mayo Clinic Staff

Any part of the foot can be injured or overused. Other causes of foot pain can include chronic conditions or certain medical conditions that affect the bones and joints. For example, arthritis is a common cause of foot pain.

Common causes of foot pain include:

Injuries that can cause foot pain

  1. Achilles tendon rupture
  2. Avulsion fracture
  3. Broken ankle
  4. Broken foot
  5. Broken toe
  6. Stress fractures

Chronic conditions that can cause foot pain

  1. Achilles tendinitis
  2. Bone spurs
  3. Bunions
  4. Bursitis
  5. Corns and calluses
  6. Haglund deformity.
  7. Ingrown toenails
  8. Metatarsalgia
  9. Osteoarthritis
  10. Peripheral neuropathy
  11. Plantar fasciitis
  12. Plantar warts
  13. Retrocalcaneal bursitis.
  14. Tarsal tunnel syndrome.
  15. Tendinitis

Medical conditions that can cause foot pain

  1. Diabetic neuropathy
  2. Flatfeet
  3. Gout
  4. Hammertoe and mallet toe
  5. Morton's neuroma
  6. Osteomyelitis
  7. Pinched nerve
  8. Psoriatic arthritis
  9. Rheumatoid arthritis

Causes shown here are commonly associated with this symptom. Work with your doctor or other health care professional for an accurate diagnosis.

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Feb. 21, 2025

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