Cold weather can sometimes trigger painful swelling of the fingers and toes, known as chilblains or perniosis. Learn what causes it, who is affected, and simple ways to prevent it.

Chilblains, painful itchy swellings, occur when cold air causes blood vessels to constrict and then rapidly dilate upon ...

Everybody gets swollen fingers or toes sometimes. When your fingers or toes are so puffy that they look like sausages -- and they hurt, too -- you need to see your doctor. You could have a type of ...

One of the ways the body’s immune system responds to illness and injury is through inflammation. Inflammation causes swelling, pain, and other physical changes while the body is fighting an infection.

Medically reviewed by Danielle McNeil, D.P.M You can tell if you have a sprained toe (also known as turf toe) because it will be painful around the main joint in your toe. This joint is surrounded and ...