Kid's Feet and Leg Pain

Sever's disease (calcaneal apophysitis) is one of the most common causes of heel pain in children and young adolescents, occurring from inflammation of the growth plate in the heel.

Warts are a growth on the skin that is caused by a viral infection. They are very contagious, so you will usually pick them up in communal areas (such as swimming pools).  A wart that you find on the sole of your foot is officially called a plantar wart.

Ingrown toenails occur when the nail begins to pierce the skin causing inflammation and pain at the area. This may occur when you cut your toenails too short, particularly on the sides of your big toes.

If your child is experiencing pain in your lower legs, and specifically along their shins, then they may have shin splints.

Athlete's Foot is a contagious fungal infection that affects the skin on your feet. This fungus causes the skin to become itchy, red and often flaky, particularly between the toes or on the soles of your feet.

Noticing flat feet is a common concern for parents who are worried about their child developing foot pain and problems.

Iselin’s disease is a type of growing pain that affects the feet in children.

Metatarsus adductus is a congenital condition that is present at birth where the ends of one or both feet curve inwards like a ‘C’ shape.