Question 1

how to reduce swelling after bunion surgery?

Accepted Answer

Bunion swelling: Reduce swelling with ice, elevation, rest, and non weight bearing.

Question 2

i have bunions & feel self-concious. what can i do to reduce it?

Accepted Answer

Bunion surgery: It depends on how bad the deformity is and how much pain you are in, but surgery is probably what you need.

Question 3

big toe pain over 10yrs. no bunion, never swollen, no reduced movement or range, uric acid is fine, it just hurts badly sometimes. recently feels like pain moving backwards into foot. what could this be and what imaging would you suggest?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see a doctor or a podiatrist. Wish you good health!

Question 4

why do bunions hurt?

Accepted Answer

Pressure on the bump: Bunions don't always hurt. They often become painful for several reasons. First, the prominence of the bump may rub against shoewear and can cause either acute (sudden) or chronic (longstanding) irritation. Second, in many cases the joint has shifted partway out of socket and that can cause pain.  There is also a nerve that runs over the area that can become stretched because of the deformity.

Question 5

how are bunions formed?

Accepted Answer

Several things: Often times bunions are hereditary, but wearing narrow toed, tight shoes can speed up the formation.
Injury or neuological dysfunction can cause bunions.

Question 6

i may have a bunion! help!?

Accepted Answer

See a foot doctor: A foot doctor could properly examine and determine the measures to either correct the bunion if it is there, or to advise you on avoiding its progression.

Question 7

what are the tests for bunion?

Accepted Answer

X-ray: Clinical exam and an x-ray willbe able to determine if you have a bunion.

Question 8

what can be done for a bunion?

Accepted Answer

Bunion treatments : Conservatively you can pad around the bunion, purchase wider shoes, and orthotics may also help prevent the progression of the bunion if it is not very large.  Surgically the bunion can be corrected by cutting the bone and moving the bone. This surgery should  discuss with a podiatrist as there are multiple surgical options to correct bunions and he/she could advise what's best for you.

Question 9

i have a bunion.what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Wear shoes that: Accommodate it, or have it surgically removed.

Question 10

what are the symptoms of bunions?

Accepted Answer

Usually pain: Bunions are often asymptomatic and can therefore be left alone. When they do cause problems, it usually involves pain either on the inside of the big toe or "overload pain" in the second toe region. Some people develop shoe wear problems which can often be resolved with shoe modifications.

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Big toe pain over 10yrs. no bunion, never swollen, no reduced movement or range, uric acid is fine, it just hurts badly sometimes. recently feels like pain moving backwards into foot. what could this be and what imaging would you suggest?

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Why do bunions hurt?

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I may have a bunion! help!?

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What are the tests for bunion?

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I have a bunion.what can i do?

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What are the symptoms of bunions?

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