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A 32-year-old female asked:
Good day i have bunions on my foot. recently its been getting painful and i noticed that one is getting bigger. how can i treat it and is surgery necessary? if it is, will it be covered from the hospital side?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
A Verified Doctoranswered
Family Medicine 48 years experience
If severe: you may require a bunionectomy. If not. orthotics and medication for pain and inflammation. See apodiatreist for definitive therapy.
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Last updated Apr 14, 2019
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