You've had a problem in you're big toe long enough, you've gotten used to the limitations it has put you on. Trying to find the perfect shoe to wear but each step is still discomforting, and the pain persists, leaving you feeling frustrated. It's time to take control, explore options, and relive the limitations your bunions have placed on your life.
Our South Carolina Foot Doctors Can Help You Get Back to Your Daily Activities Bunion Free
At Coastal Podiatry Associates, our doctors have seen many patients with bunions come in the door and get them back out to their daily activities without discomfort and pain. Our doctors will conduct an in-depth physical exam to check for abnormal foot mechanics, and listen carefully to symptoms that brought you in. X-rays may be taken of your foot to show the position of the big toe joint and see if the bunion is affecting other bones in your foot.
Bunions can range from minor to severe complications, but here we can help you get immediate and long-lasting relief no matter the severity of the bunion.
What is a Bunion?
A bunion is a bony bump, usually near the joint at the base of the big toe. Bunions are readily apparent in many people and not only are they painful, but they can be unsightly. The faulty mechanical structure of the foot along with certain foot types will predispose one to this common foot deformity. As bunions worsen, they can cause basic foot gear to become discomforting and daily walking to become painful.
Causes
- Heredity: Bunions can be genetic, and run in families
- Footwear: Wearing shoes that may be too tight and narrow
- Medical conditions: Various forms of arthritis, or inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis
- Foot structure: Foot deformities such as low arches or flat feet
There are several more causes for why bunions may form. Be cautious of the following symptoms to be able to catch the growth sooner than later.
Symptoms
- Swelling and inflammation
- Throbbing or intense discomfort
- Redness and soreness
