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Enlargement of the big toe
Affects the foot
Symptoms may include inward displacement of the big toe toward the other toes, joint pain and swelling
Cause may be due to abnormal formation of the big toe or wearing tight shoes which can
cause malformation resulting in bunions
Cannot be spread from person to person
Affects males and females but more common in females
Can occur at any age but more common in elderly
May be mild to severe if complications develop
Treatments
GENERAL THERAPY
Wear comfortable shoes that provide room for your toes
Apply a non-medicated pad around the bony bump on foot
Arch support or shoe inserts can help to reduce the pressure
Custom made support pads placed behind the big toe help to redistribute weight
Apply ice pack to bunion 2 or 3 times a day for 10 to 20 minutes to reduce swelling
Keep the foot on a pedestal or stool to raise it higher than the level of the heart
Over-the-counter medicines (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
Acetaminophen
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID’s)
PRECAUTIONS AND AVOIDANCES
Avoid high heeled or tight shoes
Avoid activities that put pressure on the toes
Shoes should fit to shape of foot without pressure
SEEK MEDICAL CARE IF
There is severe pain in big toe that interferes with walking
The pain is not better in 2 to 3 weeks of home treatment
The skin is broken or red
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