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If something about your foot or ankle is bothering you, describe it in plain words on this page. Say where it hurts, how long it has bothered you, and what you have already tried. Putting it in writing also helps you pick which comparison to read first: nail fungus, orthotics, Achilles injuries or bunions.

Plain words over medical terms

Ordinary words work best. If a medical term is unfamiliar, skip it and describe what you see and feel. If a long-term condition is part of the picture, the Illinois Department of Public Health keeps chronic diseases pages worth reading first. Anyone who walks the Schaumburg Park District's conservation areas can say how the foot feels on a longer walk.