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Bunion : Causes

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Causes List

Causes could include:
  • Inward Compression of the Big Toe

Causes Overview Articles

Bunions
Bunions occur more commonly in women and can sometimes run in families. People born with abnormal bones in their feet are more likely to form a bunion.
Source:ADAM
Date:March 4, 2009
Bunion
A thorough medical history and physical exam by a physician is always necessary for the proper diagnosis of bunions and other foot conditions. X rays can help confirm the diagnosis by showing the bone displacement, joint swelling, and, in some cas...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Bunion
This leads to friction and irritation of the involved structures. Age has also been noted as a factor in developing bunions, in part because the underlying bone displacement worsens over time unless corrective measures are taken.Wearing improperly...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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