Bunions
Bunions
A bunion is a joint deformity at the base of the big toe. The big toe points outward, away from the other toes, and the joint enlarges and sticks out. Bunions form when the ligaments and tendons that hold the bones together in this joint stretch out and become weak.
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Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments
Bunions
Symptoms
- A bulging lump on the outside of the base of the big toe
- Swelling or pain in the big toe joint
- Ongoing discomfort
- Corns and calluses develop around the first and second toes
- Trouble moving around the big toe
Causes
- Inborn foot type
- Injury or stress on the feet
- Birth defects
- Pressure from walking
- Wearing ill-fitting shoes
Treatments
- Over-the-counter bunion pads
- Wearing shoes with soft soles
- Oral and topical pain relievers
- Custom-fitted orthotics
- Physical and massage therapy