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What is a bunion and how to care in this condition? (2013-08-24)
Bunionis a condition where a painful bone or tissue enlargement is caused at the base of the bigger toes. Apart from the deformity it causes there is an immense amount of pain that one has to suffer. If you are suffering from bunion, you would notice a bump on your big toe joint. The big toe may turn in toward the second toe and the tissues surrounding the joint may get swollen and tender.
According to a recent study
·About 8 in 10 people had surgery for bunions
·Less than one half of people who used insoles in their shoes
·One quarter of people didn't have any treatment.
You may just ignore considering it as a seasonal pain. Though if it persists for a long period with slight deformity in the front toe then it may be bunion. For confirmation your must get it checked by an Orthologist.
The causes are still a debatable topic since no one is sure that what is primarily the main reason but the studies have suggested that the causes for this condition are:
- Genetic:
If anyone in your family is suffering from bunion then your chances increase a lot.
- Person suffering from Diabetes:
Diabetic patients are prone to foot ailments and diseases; condition of bunion being one of them.
- Wearing a shoe of wrong fit:
A shoe of wrong fit cause toes to bend toward the second toe. Wearing them regularly cause to permanent deformity.
- Rheumatoid arthritis
Inflammation (swelling) and pain in the joints that results from the immune system attacking the lining of the joints
Though if proper care is taken, one can get relief from the pain and tenderness caused due to this condition. You need start having pain relieving medication prescribed from your doctor and then recommendation of cold packs to be applied on the affected area. After a few weeks preference is for hot packs and warm pads. Your doctor would expect you to wear special soles to correct the alignment of your big toe if that doesn’t lead to further deformity of other Claw toes. You could also be advised to walk using special shoes designed for such reasons and fill fit you well. If the condition is bad enough to be treated then an operation might be advised. The surgery is called bunionectomy. The surgery involves realigning the bone behind the big toe by cutting the ligaments at the joint. For a severe bunion, you may need to have the bone cut in a technique called an osteotomy.
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