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Bunions
Bunions are described as irregular bony bumps on the joint that links the big toe to the bones of the foot. They are a major cause of foot pain. While bunions can affect anyone, they are known to mostly affect women. Symptoms include soreness, pain, redness and inflammation and/or burning sensations.Causes
Bunions are caused by ill fitting shoes. The reason why a woman is more likely to get a bunion has to do with the fact that she wears high heels, tight and pointed shoes. High heels are known to push one’s body weight to the front of the foot placing great strain on the toe joints. On the other hand, tight shoes rub against the joint of the big toe causing a bunion to develop. Arthritis also causes bunions. It damages joints making them stiff. Accordingly, it becomes hard for one to straighten the toes and prevent them from rubbing against the shoes. Some individuals are genetically predisposed. You are likely to develop bunions if your parents and siblings have them.Treatment
A conservative way of treating bunions is by changing your shoes since bunions are as a result of wearing tight fitting shoes. Accordingly, by wearing loose fitting or open shoes you may be able to treat them. Podiatrists recommend the use of pads to minimize pain. The pads may be purchased from the drug store. Orthotics such as splints may be used to treat bunions. Normally surgery is not a treatment option. However, if bunion pain interferes with an individual’s daily activities the podiatrist may recommend surgery. The goal of the surgical procedures is to eliminate pain by removing the bump on the big toe, correcting any changes in the foot’s bone structure, and also correcting changes in the soft tissues. Before settling on a particular procedure the surgeon first examines the patient and determines the severity of the condition.Prevention
You should wear the right kind of shoes preferably those with wide toe boxes. Shoes with pointed toes and high heels are a highly discouraged. Podiatrist also discourage individuals from standing for a prolonged time as this causes pain. Doctors recommend (NSAIDs) such non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs as Ibuprofen to relive bunion pain. If you are experiencing pain and inflammation, applying ice packs to the affected area can help.If you think you are developing a bunion consult a podiatrist. Do not wait for it to get worse. Look out for the symptoms.
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