BUNIONS
I have noticed lately that my toe is veering inward toward my other
toes. What could it be?
You probably have a bunion. You might notice at the same time that the bone
at the base of the big toe is jutting outward, they can appear at the base of the
pinky toe as well. Because it’s smaller, it’s called a bunionette or sometimes a
tailor’s bunion.The bone deformity won’t fix itself.
At the beginning, they probably won’t hurt. However, over time, yes, they
often do. The displaced joint can become stiff and sore. Bone spurs can
develop in the joint. Walking around, or simply putting on a pair of shoes, may
become extremely painful. You can slow down the progression of a bunion by
wearing shoes with low heels and a wide toe box. Eventually, it will hurt. You
can develop corns or calluses where the big toe overlaps the second toe.
Some bunions can get bigger and more painful quickly. An x-ray will guide a
podiatrist or chiropodist to the best option: either a non-surgical approach to
the bunion or surgery.
There are a couple of reasons to consider having surgery. The first is when
there is pain on a daily basis. The second is if the big toe starts overlapping the
second toe.
So why not discuss your options with our English- Speaking Doctors at
CLINICA BRITANNIA.
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