Question 1

what is the definition or description of: toe joint callus?

Accepted Answer

Between a bone and..: A toe joint callus is an area of hardened or callused skin formation immediately over one of many joints formed by toe bones. The callus can be found on the top, bottom or either side of the toe. It is typically caused by pressure being applied to the skin's surface between the underlying bones and an overlying shoe, floor or even another toe. Left untreated, the callus can become  
a problem.

Question 2

little toe on the joint there is a tiny hard round ball which moves but seems to be attached to the the joint. the little toe has formed a small callus which i thought was why my little toe hurt?

Accepted Answer

: It very well could be the cause of your pain. The callus is a response to pressure from shoes. The callus will form cause pain as it increase in size. Callus is a response to pressure. Take away pressure , callus will not comeback. Try changing shoes.

Question 3

i have a callus like bump on the right thumb metacarpophalangeal joint. it was a scab and doesn't itchor hurt. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Scar: It probably is scar/fibrous tissue, but could be a wart or foreign body. If it gets larger, red or hurts, i would get it checked.

Question 4

what are disadvantages if any of being double jointed?

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Joint injury: Ligamentous laxity can led to joint subluxation or dislocation without a significant injury. You need to keep the muscles around the joint strong to prevent injury.  With multiple injuries you have an increased chance to develop arthritis in that joint.

Question 5

what causes joint pains?

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Various reasons: Gout, simple strain, arthritis, referred pain from elsewhere are all (of many more) reasons to have pain in your joints.

Question 6

can morphea affect joints?

Accepted Answer

Not really: If the morphea is overlying a joint, it can lead to difficulty with moving that joint and contractures, but otherwise it does not cause arthrtis.

Question 7

are there joints in your back?

Accepted Answer

Many of them: Between each  two vertebrae there are thee joints.

Question 8

is hypermobile double jointed?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Hypermobile is a term that physicians use to describe the situation where a patient's ligaments and soft tissue allow more motion of the joint than is typical. Often times, people without a medical background use the term double jointed to describe the same situation.

Question 9

what causes an eardrum callus?

Accepted Answer

See answe: Tympanosclerosis is a condition in which there is calcification of tissue in the eardrum (myringosclerosis) or middle ear and if extensive, it may affect hearing. Precise cause(s) not well understood but may be related to prior chronic ear infections, trauma (e.g. prior insertion of ear tubes), or atherosclerosis. Sometimes confused with cholesteatoma or otosclerosis. ENT evaluation recommended.

Question 10

what is causing my joint pains?

Accepted Answer

Multiple causes: There is a long list of possibilities for more than one joint hurting:-
generalized conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, other types of arthritis; infections;  some medications; metabolic conditions like gout, pseudgout;
bleeding disorders (hemophilia, etc). This is not a complete list.

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What is the definition or description of: toe joint callus?

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Little toe on the joint there is a tiny hard round ball which moves but seems to be attached to the the joint. the little toe has formed a small callus which i thought was why my little toe hurt?

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I have a callus like bump on the right thumb metacarpophalangeal joint. it was a scab and doesn't itchor hurt. what should i do?

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What are disadvantages if any of being double jointed?

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Can morphea affect joints?

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