Conditions
Bunion
Even the perfectly polished Posh Spice has suffered with a bunion. In fact, the ‘size zero’ fashionista had two of them – one on each foot – that were almost as enormous as her legendary shades! Affecting women more frequently than men, bunions are a common foot problem that can cause the big toe to be angled inwards, towards the second toe. Some of these bony outcrops can be painless, but there may be some discomfort if the skin and tissue on the bunion’s bump becomes inflamed, swollen and painful, making walking difficult. Shoes can also feel uncomfortable, especially if they’re high-heeled, tight or pointed (and are often the cause of bunions). The other toes can be affected too as they get pushed tightly together, occasionally resulting in ingrown toenails and infection. Other than corrective surgery, bunions can’t be cured. However, there are a number of treatments available…and you can always wear comfortable shoes, rather than something crippling and expensive!
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Hi. I'm 18 years old and I recently.....i mean within the last few months noticed these huge bumps on the inside of both of my feet. They Hurt so rediculously bad. And are all red all the time. I have Nike shoes and I don't think they are part of the problem but my feet hurt so bad when I walk. Any ideas on what I should do about these......…bunions lol
Hello, I have just gone to see the specialist who informed it will have to operate my bunion on the right foot; also, the two toes in the middle are getting bended as a result of the growth of the bunion. The specialist told me that will be removing the bunion and also will cut some gone in the two fingers to make them shorter. I just wanted to check with someone if this happens sometimes for this kind of operations and it is the best way forward or there is any other alternative Thanks a lot.
Hi all. i had both my bunions removed about 5 years ago. its not a plesent operation.both big toe`s had to be broken a pin inserted to strighten the toe out. was in pot on both feet for 6 weeks. to be honist my left foot looks great but due to the pin slipping i have no feeling in my toe on that foot now. the right foot is still painfull .Even more now than before i had the op. so all in all i would say if you can stand the dis comfort and niggling pain. Than leave well alone.
hi my name is Chloe i am 13 i am suffering from bunions what can help me with the pain
I'm 13 and have just notest bunions on my right foot. That foot is bigger than my left so I think that it may be the shoes I wear... Do you know of any streaches i could do to make this slow down or stop?
hi i am 13 and had bunions since i was 6 they hurt very much and i ride horses they hurt to touch sometimes and stop me from doing sports heaps so iv put on a few kgs lol but anyway im looking for some kind of treetment because i have a thery that beacause im still growing if i got bunion splints would they align my feet again whilst my bones are still growing
ive had a bunion on my right foot since i was 5yrs old im now 16 in past 2years it has caused me alot of pain as it is getter bigger and my chiropodist wont let me surgery even tho im in soo much pain!
Hi everyone- im due to have surgery on my left bunion on 4th November 2011, I have suffered for 6 years in pain and decided to bite the bullet so to speak and have it sorted. I am nervous about having it done, but in truth I've worn trainer and small boots in summer for 6 years due to disliking them. So it will be nice by next summer to wear flat pumps/sandles as once its healed I have been told will not be able to wear heels, this is a small price to pay to have hopefuly pain free foot I will post a comment after surgery.
Firstly I really must know which foot it was my right foot not left :)whoops. I am sat here now two days after surgery on my Right foot, I am feeling fine with minimal pain and have got pain relief to take. I have a shoe to protect the bandaged foot and crutches to help me get around. I am under no illusion my foot is going to take a long time to heal but I can get around. Hope everyone is doing great those who had there op or are looking into having a bunion to be done.
i have recently had bunion surgery on my left foot and i start to feel pain on my right foot also and is painfull then earlier one do you think surgrery is option again
My bunion is ugly showing in summer and I hate it . I'm 44 now and always want to do something to do but never had the confidence to do so because I'm embarrasing about please help me?
Hi Racheal. I'm 40 and I have just had bunion surgery on Friday. (4th nov 2011). I have personally found it to be okay pain wise up to now. It did take me 6 years to get it seen to but up to now I'm glad I took the steps to get it done and hopefully next summer I will be wearing nice flat sandals. I did not want to get to 60 and wish I done it years prior, Go and have a talk with your doctor and see how you feel afterwards
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