It's not clear what causes hallux rigidus, which tends to affect the big toes of both feet, but many people have a family history of the condition. Gout is a different type of arthritis that ...

FOR centuries, gout has been a deeply misunderstood disease, associated only with jolly, indulgent, and often big men. When ...

Foot problems span everything from wearing the wrong shoes to having a specific foot shape and acquiring infection or nerve ...

The NHS has listed what it believes to be the 20 top most painful conditions a person can suffer from. While there are ...

A man was left shocked when what he thought was a case of a broken toe resulted in the discovery that he urgently required a ...

Niven Hopkins came home from work thinking he had broken his toe. He was shocked after finding out he would need a new kidney ...

A man was left stunned after a supposed broken toe led to the discovery that he needed a new kidney. Niven Hopkins, 27, was ...

A man was left 'in shock' after a supposed broken toe led to the discovery that he needed a kidney transplant. Niven Hopkins, ...

The 27-year-old was initially diagnosed with gout by a GP, but Niven wasn't convinced. He said: "I couldn't walk, I struggled ...

Niven Hopkins, 27, was initially diagnosed with gout after his foot suddenly swelled up last year - but was shocked to find ...

Pain is a natural response to injury or illness and can be a useful indicator that something is wrong. Here are some of the ...