Baby Teeth & Teething. Teething can be an ordeal for your baby - and you! Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of teething, find out when babies start teething, plus get advice on how to ease your baby's pain. Plus expert advice on how to care for your baby's teeth, and when to make your first dentist appointment. Facebook.
Arthritis, or joint inflammation, can cause localized swelling in the foot or ankle. Osteoarthritis is a common form of arthritis that may cause occasional swelling, usually in a single joint. Gout is another form of arthritis that typically causes a very painful, red, swollen big toe joint. Gout can also affect the ankle. Some autoimmune diseases cause swelling and arthritis that affect both feet equally, such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus, and reactive arthritis (Reiter's syndrome).
Edema is a swelling, usually of the legs, feet, and/or hands due to the accumulation of excessive fluid in the tissues. The edema that occurs in diseases of the heart, liver, and kidneys is mainly caused by salt retention, which holds the excess fluid in the body.