Bunions, Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis, Blueprint Podiatry

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Bunions Causes, Symptoms and Diagnosis

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What Is a Bunion?

• Bunions are the actual boney lump that gradually
  form over the inside of the big toe joint
  Hallux Abducto-Valgus or HAV is the technical
  term that describes how the big toe changes
  direction and rotates due to pressure and
  mechanical forces at the joint during gait.
  Certain foot types can be more prone to HAV and
  bunion formation and are often hereditary.
• Poor foot mechanics play a big part where
  excessive pressure results at the big to during
  gait. Footwear in particular narrow toed and
  high heeled shoes and some activities such as
  sport an ballet are also contributing factors.
  Some bunions are pain free others are painful due
  to several factors corns on the bunion, rubbing
  on shoes, bursitis formation at the joint,
  limited movement of the joint and are at greater
  risk of arthritis.

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Bunions Facts and Myths About a Common Foot
Problem
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Bunion symptoms and signs

• A bunion is a painful bony bump that develops on
  the inside of the foot at the big toe joint.
  Bunions are often referred to as hallux valgus?
• Red And Inflamed Skin On The Side Of Your Big Toe
• Your Big Toe Turning Toward Your Other Toes
• Thick Skin On The Underside Of Your Big Toe
• Calluses On Your Second Toe
• Foot Pain That May Be Persistent Or Come And Go
• Difficulty Moving Your Big Toe

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Bunion Causes and Risk Factors

• Genetics. Bunions can run in the family.
• Foot structure. Weak or poor foot structure can
  lead to bunions.
• Leg length. If one of your legs is longer than
  the other, you may develop a bunion on the big
  toe of the longer one.
• Arthritis. Certain types of arthritis make
  bunions more likely. This is especially true of
  inflammatory types of arthritis such as
  rheumatoid arthritis.
• Shoes. Wearing high heels or tight shoes may make
  bunions more likely. This is why they happen in
  women more than men.

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Bunion Treatment

• Your doctor may suggest ways to help with the
  pressure and pain. These include
• Wearing shoes that give your feet space.
• Adding pads or cushions to act as a buffer
  between the bump and your shoes.
• Taking over-the-counter pain medicine or
  anti-inflammatory medicines.
• Adding foot support to your shoes.

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