Bunions

  

 

Bunions: Causes, Prevention and Treatment

A bunion is a deformity of the foot that causes the joint at the base of the big toe wall outward. The condition is characterized by a lateral deviation of the metatarsophalangeal joint and diversion into the big toe.  

No abnormal tissue growth or tumor onions, Standoff protrusion comprises mainly of the first metatarsal head.

Bunions Causes

The exact cause is still unknown onion. The use of improper shoes can be a cause: Study shows that people in countries that regularly wear shoes like in western countries have a higher incidence of onions.  

Moreover, people in Asian countries mostly use sandals and were found to be less likely to develop bunions. This could also be the main cause of hereditary onions decades because wear shoes.  

The structures of the foot seem to weaken, leading to the foot of this condition.

Women are especially prone to bunions due to chronic wear shoes that do not fit as sharp pointy heels. People who have differences in leg length, lesions in paws, and arthritis can form onions.

Signs and symptoms

A clear sign of an onion is bump on the joint at the base of the big toe. A lump may also form the basis of the joint of the little toe, and this type of onion is called a tailor's bunion.

In most cases, onions cause no problems, but if they do, can cause mild to severe foot pain.

Prevention

The pain is usually the reason most patients seek medical care for onions. But once a patient is already feeling the pain is likely irreversible and pain management can be done. That is why preventive measures are very important.  

Once you think you have an onion or have a family history of onions, consult a podiatrist. It is important to know that a bunion is a progressive disease.  

This means that the onion is formed slowly but surely worsen over time. The use of inappropriate shoes accelerate the growth of an onion and wear shoes or shoes boxes good fit with wide feet can slow or even stop the progression of an onion.

Symptomatic treatment of bunions

Painful Bunions can be relieved by NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen, etc. Cold compresses may also help relieve acute pain onions. Some patients find hot soaks to be useful.

Orthotics can help position the onion to avoid painful episodes. Onions pads, splints, shoes with fingers wide boxes can also be used to prevent irritation.