How long will an irritated bunion last?

Depends: You must remove whatever is irritating the bunion first. Either stop the activity or wear different shoes. It depends on how bad your bunion is as well and the condition of the joint. You may need an antiinflammatory medication to help stop it.

Could be for a while: Bunions are structural deformities. You can decrease irritation by removing shoe pressure, icing and antiinflammatories. If symptoms persists, then you may need to consider surgical options. Discuss with your foot specialist. Dr l.

What's irritating it: Bunion pain is often from shoe irritation. If the irritation continues, so will the pain. Padding and changing to roomer shoes can help. If not, see a podiatrist who can discuss your options. It may be time to consider surgery to correct the deformity.

It depends: It depends on how long you irritate it for. Avoid tight and narrow shoes.