A 47-year-old male asked:
My doctor says that i need to have the bunions removed from the side of my feet is this a painful procedure?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jeffrey Kassanswered
Podiatry 30 years experience
Everyone: Handles pain differently. Why do you "need" your bunions removed? Do they hurt? Are you in pain?
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Dr. Payam Rafatanswered
Podiatry 24 years experience
Post op pain: There is some degree of pain and discomfort associated with most surgical procedures. Your doctor will prescribe you medication to ease your pain. If you rest and elevate and follow your doctors instructions you can keep the discomfort to a minimum.
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Dr. Myra Skluth commented
Internal Medicine 37 years experience
you need to be able to remain off your feet for about 2 weeks after surgery, I believe. This makes it difficult for many people to schedule the surgery
Mar 29, 2014
Last updated Sep 28, 2016
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