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U | Bunions, referred to in the medical community as Hallux Valgus, are one of the most common forefoot problems. A bunion is a prominent bump on the inside of the foot around the big toe joint. Your big toe joint becomes enlarged, forcing the toe to crowd against your other toes. This puts pressure on your big toe joint, pushing it outward beyond the normal profile of your foot, and resulting in pain. Bunions can also occur on the joint of your little toe (bunionette). Bunions can occur for a number of reasons, but the most common cause is wearing shoes that fit too tightly. They can also develop as a result of injury, stress on your foot or another medical condition. Often, treatment involves conservative steps that
may include changing your shoes, padding your bunion
and wearing shoe inserts. Severe cases may require
surgery to relieve the pain.
Prevention To help prevent
bunions, wear comfortable shoes that fit well. Be sure your shoes don't
cramp or irritate your toes. Choose shoes with a wide toe box — a
half-inch of space between the tip of your longest toe and the end of
the shoe. Your shoes should conform to the shape of your feet without
causing undue pressure. This is especially important if your family has
a history of foot conditions that may be inherited, such as weak feet or
flatfeet.
Self-care These
tips may provide relief from a bunion:
Apply a
nonmedicated bunion pad around the bony bump.
If a bunion
becomes inflamed or painful, apply an ice pack several times a day
to reduce swelling.
Wear shoes
with a wide and deep toe box.
Avoid
high-heeled shoes.
See your
doctor if pain persists.
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