Question 1

i have a bunion on my foot that is very painful. which treatment is best for me?

Accepted Answer

See below: Shoes with a wide shoe box would be the first thing i'd recommend.  Consult a podiatrist for more aggressive treatments.

Question 2

can any herbal supplements help in healing of a bunion ectomy?

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Probably not: I am not aware of any supplements known for speedy recovery after a bunion surgery. I doubt there is any proven one, although, there may be quite a few being pitched, so you could take the bait.

Question 3

i have a scar on the top of my foot from bunion surgery (two years ago) that is still tender. what can i do to move along the healing?

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Depends: If the scar is thick than cortisone injection or topical steroid can be applied. If a nerve is caught in the scar than physical therapy or surgery maybe necessary.

Question 4

how do you treat bunions in kids?

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Shoe is not  growing: If bunions occurs in the kids foot is growing faster than the shoe (if it grows) by changing to bigger shoe will help.

Question 5

how can i re-align a growing bunion?

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See below.: Only way to get rid of a bunion is with surgery since this is a structural deformity. Other non-surgical treatments are wider shoes, orthotics, padding. In some instances an occasional injection may help reduce pain and inflammation, although this should be only done sparingly.

Question 6

what is a good way to cure a bunion?

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Surgery: Only treatment that gets rid of a bunion. Podiatrists are the best physicians to perform bunion surgeries.

Question 7

how do you stop bunions from growing?

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You: Can not stop bunions from growing. Wearing low heels may delay growth but heredity wins out.

Question 8

what symptoms do bunions eventually give you?

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Pain: Bunions can lead to pain and deformity of the foot leading to difficulty wearing shoes and difficulty in walking.

Question 9

are bunions supposed to be incredibly painful?

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Not necessarily: Some severe bunions are completely painless, some mild bunions can be very painful.

Question 10

how to stop my  bunions from getting any bigger?

Accepted Answer

Good shoes/supports: Bunions are structural deformities secondary to abnormal foot function. These are progressive deformities. They don't get better, they only get worse. The best you can do is to slow down the progression of the deformity. Good shoes and supports help. You may want to consider custom orthotics.  Discuss options with your foot care specialists. Dr l.

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How do you treat bunions in kids?

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