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Symptoms
Red, calloused skin along the foot at the base of the big toe; A bony bump at this site; Pain over the joint, aggrava...
Causes
Bunions are often caused by narrow-toed, high-heeled shoes. These compress the big toe and push it toward the second ...
Tests
A doctor can usually diagnose a bunion by looking at it. A foot x-ray can show an abnormal angle between the big toe ...
Treatments
When a bunion first begins to develop, take good care of your feet and wear wide-toed shoes. This often solves the pr...
Complications
Chronic foot pain; Foot deformity; Stiff foot; Hallux varus (occurs with surgical over-correction, where the toe poin...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your doctor if the bunion: Continues to cause pain even after self care, such as wearing...
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