What is a bunyon? I?

Question

I know its something that crows on your toes but what is it how do you knowyou have it?

Thank you.


BUNION!!!!! gOT IT

Answer 1

You can tell if you have a bunion, if there is a bulge at the end of your foot just where your big toe ends What is happening is that the bone is displaced.

Answer 2

Whats A Bunyon

Answer 3

A bunion is a painful bump on the side of the foot at the base of the big toe. This is where the joint of the big toe, called the metatarsophalangeal joint, meets the foot. Over time, poor conditions can cause this joint to build into a sore, bony protrusion. Calluses or corns can form on the bunion, adding to the discomfort, and the surrounding tissue may be red and swollen.

A bunion can cause the big toe to grow inward towards the second toe, and in extreme cases, can even force it beneath the second toe. This can push the remaining toes out of place and cause further discomfort. In extreme cases, bunions can cause disfigurement, correctable only by surgery. Though this is outpatient surgery in most cases, recovery can be lengthy.

The most common cause of bunions is applying unnatural pressures to the foot over a period of years by wearing shoes that are too tight. Hence, women that wear pointed dress shoes like high-heels are more prone to bunions. A hereditary factor is also present in the sense that the natural shape of the foot can be an added stressor. Other people likely to develop bunions are those that spend a vast amount of time on their feet, including athletes, mail delivery people, dancers, and so on.

Advanced bunions can lead to bursitis, an inflammation of the watery sac or bursa that protects the joint. Arthritis can also develop as the big toe becomes inflexible. These conditions make simple walking very painful, as the big toe’s joint must bend with every step taken.

In most cases, bunions are treated conservatively and allowed heal on their own by switching to roomier shoes with a wide box toe and flat soles. Some people might need to pad their bunions or wear shoe inserts. Surgery is generally only recommended in cases in which bunions have been allowed to progress into a more serious condition. A surgeon is then required to realign the toe’s bones, tendons and ligaments to repair the damage.

Teenagers with a hereditary predisposition or foot injuries can get bunions even at this early age. Generally, changing to better-fitting shoes that are more comfortable can heal teenage bunions. Bunions will continue to worsen if the conditions that created them do not change. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the best way to prevent bunions is to avoid narrow, pointed shoes, shoes that are too tight, and heels that exceed 2 ¼ inches (5.7 cm) in height.

Though this article provides general information on bunions, it is not medical advice and should not be substituted for such. If you are experiencing a painful orthopedic condition, see a qualified physician for a professional diagnosis and treatment.

Answer 4

First of all its Bunion and not Bunyon.

A bunion is generally considered as an enlargement of the joint (a lump of bone) at the base and side of the big toe - (specifically, the first metatarsophalangeal joint). Bunions form when the toe moves out of place. As the big toe bends towards the others this lump becomes larger and the bunion can become painful - arthritis and stiffness can eventually develop. The word bunion is from the Latin "bunion," meaning enlargement.

Bunions starts as the big toe begins to deviate, developing a firm bump on the inside edge of the foot, at the base of the big toe. Initially, at this stage the bunion may not be painful. Later as the toes deviate more the bunion can become painful - there may be redness, some swelling, or pain at or near the joint. The pain is most commonly due to two things - it can be from the pressure of the footwear on the bunion or it can be due to an arthritis like pain from the pressure inside the joint. The motion of the joint may be restricted or painful.
A hammer toe of the second toe is common with bunions. Corns and calluses can develop on the bunion, the big toe and the second toe due to the alterations in pressure from the footwear.

Answer 5

a bunion is a bone that has grown out it is a medical contition and most times can run in the family they do tend to hurt but depending on the spot they are in can be removed just ask your doc for more info. Also they can be on more than just your toes.

Answer 6

A BUNION is an overgrowth of bone at the joint where your big toe meets the rest of your foot. Often, these are surgically removed but you can live with them depending on their size and whether or not they are painful.

Answer 7

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What is a bunyon? I?
I know its something that crows on your toes but what is it how do you knowyou have it?

Answer 8

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Answer 9

a bunyon is a not on the side of ur big toe it will hurt when you get older.