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| Bunion Causes |
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A bunion, also known as a hallux valgus, is a bony protrusion of the great toe joint that can cause friction and pain when wearing shoes. A bunion causes your big toe to look misshapen and protrude from the side of your foot. Also, if you have a buniotte, a bunion causes your fifth (or baby) toe to look misshapen.
In addition to aesthetics, a bunion causes pain, usually in the form of swelling, redness or pain of the joint at the base of the big toe.
If a bunion causes severe discomfort, a surgical procedure called a bunionectomy may be necessary.
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| What Causes a Bunion? |
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Bunions form due to a variety of factors, including:
- An active lifestyle.
- Improperly fitting shoes: A bunion causes pain when walking, or form initially, if your shoes don’t have enough room in the toe box.
- Foot type: A foot that pronates, or rolls inward excessively when walking, has a higher tendency for causing a bunion. Other symptoms of bunion pain include swelling, redness or pain of the joint at the base of the big toe.
Sufferers can prevent/treat bunions by wearing better shoes and/or using products such as a bunion brace, bunion cushion, or gel bunion pad. If a bunion does form, you can determine the cause of the bunion and take preventative measures. You should consult a podiatrist to learn more about how to treat and prevent bunion pain.
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| Information on foot, leg and lower body health conditions provided by The Podiatry Institute, dedicated to advancing the standard of care in podiatric medicine and its effects on muscoskeletal health. |
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