Why Itchy Feet?

There is no cure for bunions, but there are things you can do to relieve the pain they cause. They are bony lumps that form on the side of your feet.

Bunions should be checked

Bunions are characterized by the following symptoms:

The big toes of your feet have hard lumps.
You are pointing your big toe toward your other toes.
Red or darker skin surrounding the bunion. Hard or swollen skin.

Wearing shoes and walking may cause you to have pain on your sides or bottoms of your feet.

Self-care for bunions

If you have bunions, you cannot get rid of them or stop them getting worse, but you can relieve the pain in the following ways:

Take action by:

Make sure to wear wide, low-heeled shoes with soft soles
Wrap a tea towel around a frozen pea bag and place it on the bunion for up to 5 minutes
You can buy bunion pads in pharmacies to stop shoes from rubbing on your bunion
Ibuprofen or paracetamol are the best medications
Overweight people should lose weight

AVOID:

Shoes with pointed toes or high heels should be avoided

Consult your doctor if:

I've tried home remedies for a few weeks, but the pain has not improved
Your normal activities are being hindered by pain
There is an increase in the severity of your bunions
Diabetes can make foot problems worse

GP and podiatrist treatment for bunions

You can ask your doctor or podiatrist about:

Symptom-relieving activities
There are insoles (orthotics), toe spacers and toe supports (splints) you can buy or have made for bunion pain relief.

If your bunions are painful or affecting your life, your GP may refer you to a surgeon.

The purpose of foot surgery is not just to improve the appearance of your feet.

Bunions can be treated surgically

Bunions can only be removed through surgery.

Surgery for bunions: what happens?

Recovering from surgery can take some time.

It is usually necessary to:

Take at least two weeks off from walking
Take a six- to eight-week break from driving
Take six to twelve weeks off from work
Take a six-month break from sports

Immediately following surgery:

There may be a weakening or stiffening of your toes
There may be some imperfections in their alignment
You may still need to wear wide, comfortable shoes because your feet might still be a little wide

After surgery, bunions can sometimes return.

Bunions are not always preventable

Bunions are not known to have a cause. It is not known if there is anything you can do to prevent them.

Here are some suggestions:

Don't forget to check your shoe size and toe room
High heels and pointy toe shoes should be avoided

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