Broken toes are surprisingly common injuries that can take between four and six weeks to heal. Depending on the severity of your break, the medial plantar nerve in your big toe may have been injured, resulting in pain or numbness in your ankle and leg.

There is an old saying that goes "If your feet hurt, everything hurts" and it may not be far from the truth. The reasons for foot pain are varied, but the common denominator is that foot pain can really slow you down.

Daycare centers have many rules and regulations they must follow regarding the health and safety of the children that are in their care. These rules are overseen by the state in which the center is located.

The thoracic region of the spinal column is made up of 12 small bones called vertebrae that run from the middle of the back to the base of the neck. When these bones are abnormally compressed or damaged due to injury or degeneration, the nerves that run along the spinal cord can become pinched.

Many conditions can cause upper leg and back pain. According to the Spine Health website, back pain, especially lower back pain, is commonly associated with one-sided leg pain. Leg pain that accompanies back pain may be dull and aching or sharp and stabbing, like an electrical shock.

Tinea versicolor is a fungal infection of the skin that causes pink or pale discolored patches. This area of skin irritation can become flaky and itchy. Several over-the-counter antifungal medications are available, which are effective at treating this skin infection.

The calves are the fleshy part of the legs below the knees and have two key muscles. The gastrocnemius is larger muscle and functions to move the foot downward and to bend the knee. It is posterior to, or behind, the soleus, which also moves the foot downward.

Thumb pain has multiple causes, including the overuse of the thumb joint, constant repetitive actions of the joint, tendinitis, injury to the joint, osteoarthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome or rheumatoid arthritis. Such pain can also cause a loss of gripping ability.

When hair follicles become red, itchy and infected, folliculitis is the probable cause. Folliculitis can result from shaving, friction between the skin and clothing, excessive sweating or infected cuts or wounds.

Painful redness of the hands and feet in children can stem from several causes. These can be infective or immune-mediated, and can be true rashes or might be due to vascular and other phenomena.

Recurring fevers occur at least three times in a six-month period. They might happen regularly or with no pattern at all, and they may or may not be accompanied by other symptoms. If your child has a recurring fever without the symptoms of a common illness, or if the fever is high or persistent, call your pediatrician.

Pain and swelling in your shoulders, arms and hands could be a symptom of a variety of conditions, including arthritis, a traumatic injury or an illness. Your doctor will make a diagnosis based on your gender, age and a more in-depth examination of your symptoms.