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A bunion is a swollen, red, bony bump on the side of your foot, at the base of your big toe. Bunions are often painful, but sometimes they do not cause any pain at all.
If you have a bunion, you may also have these symptoms:
- Thick, rough skin over the bump, which may become broken and form ulcers.
- Pain when walking or wearing shoes, particularly if they are tight, pointed or have high heels.
- Tenderness and swelling around your big toe joint, which may be very hard to move. This is known as bursitis.
- Changes to the shape of your foot. As bunions form on the side of your foot, and often become worse over time, they can alter the overall shape of your foot.
If you have a bunion, you may notice that your big toe pushes inwards towards your other toes, or even begins to splay over, or under, your second toe. Your smaller toes may also become bent because there is less room for them inside your shoes.
A bunion can also increase the width of your foot where it protrudes (sticks out) at the side. This can make wearing shoes uncomfortable or painful, particularly if the bunion rubs on the inside of the shoe. Sometimes, your foot may become so wide that it is difficult to find shoes that fit at all.
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