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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Hiya Im 16 And Ive only had the for about 4 years, but i dont understand why i have them as i wear comfortable shoes. My Feet sometimes ache when i walk is there anything to do to help them from stop growing any bigger?
i am 23 have bunions on both feet, however my right foot is far worse. I've been referred to poditory and now wear insoles. The Doctor said the bunions are because i have wide hips, so my legs have not grown correctly, and so i walk wrong. This was all really helpful information, but now my right hip knee and ankle are all really weak and i have "shin splints" the muscles in my leg are really painfull constantly, and i cant do anything that requires even small amounts of pressure on my legs. Surely this isn't all from bunion or dodgy hips???? help?
i am 23 have bunions on both feet, however my right foot is far worse. I've been referred to poditory and now wear insoles. The Doctor said the bunions are because i have wide hips, so my legs have not grown correctly, and so i walk wrong. This was all really helpful information, but now my right hip knee and ankle are all really weak and i have "shin splints" the muscles in my leg are really painfull constantly, and i cant do anything that requires even small amounts of pressure on my legs. Surely this isn't all from bunion or dodgy hips???? help?
Hi. My parents always tell me that i've got bunions on my feet. But they are not at all painful and only get uncomfortable if i wear shoes that are too small. What are my options?
hello i am 14 and i have had bunions on both feet for about 2 years, sometimes they do hurt when i walk and wear some shoes. I know i didn't get bunions from wearing unsuitable foot wear, i have inherented them from my nan she has had bad feet all her life. I don't want to end up with the same problem as her what can be done about it, is there another way apart from surgery?
I'm 14, and developing bunions on both my feet. So far they do not hurt but I do a lot of dancing especially ballet and I was wondering what I can do to prevent them worse/ make them better. I also do a lot of running and am quite good at it so would an operation ruin my chances in progressing?
hello i just had a bunion removed on tuesday its is a very painfull op but i cant wait 2 wear a pair off shoes n have no pain the hospital staff r brill n would advise it 2 anyone
I am 33 years old and suffer with to small bunions on both feet on the sides of my big toe and also middle toe on my left foot which have become painful. I am highly embarrassed about showing my feet due to this condition,as I also have a skin problem on the heels and palms of my hands,where my skin grows to rapidly and causes a horrible looking thickness which is really getting me down. Due to wearing closed shoes during the summer I find my feet swell up then my veins which becomes very very uncomfortable. Please can you help.
I had bunions for many years and two years ago had both feet operated on locally 6 months apart and the difference is amazing I no longer suffer from painful feet when walking and shoes fit better, it was a painful operation but well worth the 6 week healing period waiting for the broken bone in the big toe to knit back together.
I have 'suffered' from 'embarrasing' and very painful bunions all my life. i have had both feet operated on in my childhood but now I am in my 50's I decided to have them 'fixed' again as they were worse than ever. The NHS operation was excellent. A modern operation which has resulted in straight toes without lumps! Painful and I was laid up for 12 weeks but it was SO worth it. I can wear any shoes. Role on the summer and pretty shoes. Go for it.
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