General information, not an individual diagnosis. Ask a healthcare professional if you are unsure about your situation.
After a bunion diagnosis, tell your doctor about difficulty walking and wearing shoes, not just the foot's appearance. Examination and X-rays assess the deformity and its effects.
Choose soft shoes with a rounded, sufficiently wide front and no seam rubbing the prominence. Avoid high heels; any added protection also needs room without compressing the foot.
Podiatry care can reduce corns and calluses. Suitable orthoses may ease symptoms by changing pressure points, but do not correct the deformity; have their fit within your shoes checked.
See your doctor if the deformity progresses and hinders walking, pain is significant or the bunion becomes hot, red and painful. The last sign needs treatment because of infection risk.
Surgery is discussed if other measures fail to relieve pain and foot function and daily activities remain affected. It is not indicated for appearance or to prevent possible future difficulties.
Prepare for the appointment by noting tolerated shoes, walking duration and care already tried. Ask which footwear changes and podiatry care suit your difficulties before discussing any surgical referral.
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