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A bunion is a bony bump near the joint at the base of the big toe. It forms when the first and second metatarsal bones are misaligned, causing the big toe to turn toward the others. Bunions, often hereditary, can lead to pain, swelling, and skin irritation.

Your plantar fascia is the ligament that extends from the heel of your foot to the ball of your foot. If your foot flattens too much or too little as you move, you may strain your plantar fascia. While the vast majority of people with plantar fascia pain can be helped with nonsurgical treatments, surgery can be considered if these treatments fail.

A curled fifth toe is usually inherited. It curls inward, moving under the next toe, causing the nail to face outward. This may lead to bearing weight on the toe's side, resulting in corns and pain. Nonsurgical treatments exist, but surgery is a choice if they fail.

Tight shoes and high heels can place extra pressure on the ball of your foot, causing neuromas and calluses. A neuroma is an inflamed nerve. It can cause pain, numbness, or burning. A plantar callus is a buildup of hard skin on the ball of the foot. The callus may feel like a stone in your shoe. There are many nonsurgical treatments for neuromas and calluses, but if these are not helpful, surgery may be considered.

If you have an intense fear of being out in public places alone or otherwise, you may have an anxiety disorder called agoraphobia. Here is information about the disorder and available treatment options.

When a person has a delusional disorder, they believe things that aren't true. For instance, your loved one may be convinced that others want to harm him or her. Or your loved one might believe that they are ill when that is not true.

Dysthymia is a mild form of depression that may last for years. More women than men have dysthymia. It's not known just what causes this disorder. It's not as severe as other types of depression, but it does affect well-being.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) means having constant, intrusive fears (obsessions) that cause you extreme anxiety. Examples include repeated, relentless thoughts about germs, or constant worry that you left the door unlocked. Certain behaviors (compulsions) help relieve the anxiety.

People with personality disorders have a hard time forming normal relationships. They often have trouble with school or work. And they may often feel depressed, sad, and alone. There are many types of personality disorders. Each has specific symptoms.