I feel that I am just beginning to get a bunion - is there any way that I can stop it happening - I dont wear tight shoes and have always looked after my feet - help!
2006-10-17 03:26:44 · 7 answers · asked by Emma S 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
The most common cause of bunions is having worn ill fitting shoes at some period in your life, especially in growing years. Children grow in spurts and at times a new pair of shoes can be outgrown in as little as three months or less.
95 %+ children are born with perfect feet.
Bunions are actually the turning in of the big toe causing the joint to protrude.
To prevent it worsening, be sure that your shoes are properly fitted and that the arch and ball of the foot are in the correct position in your shoes. With 90 % of shoes made today, in China, proper fit is difficult for those having narrow feet. With all the "rack", "self service" shoe stores, it's rare to have ones feet measured. Have them both measured sometime, length and width, with a metal measure, NOT the "stick, (damn, forgot the name of the metal one, more accurate). You will find that one foot is slightly smaller than the other, very common, so be sure the larger foot is fitted properly, even if the smaller shoe needs an insole.
If you wear running shoes, be sure of the proper fit.
High heels will aggravate the condition.
If bunions progress to a serious condition, surgery has become fairly successful, but it is painful and requires a fairly long recovery.
You're not there yet, do not worry.
Hell, go bare foot as much as you can, at least around the house.
2006-10-17 04:01:13 · answer #1 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
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2016-11-11 07:29:18 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are foot/toe 'braces' you can get at the local drug store. Walgreen's has them with the foot powder, shoe insole type stuff. It is sleeve thing you put over your big toe and wrap around the ball of your foot. I do not think these are available for baby toe bunions. I hear the wraps are good for keeping the toe aligned. I am not sure how long term this is. You should check in with a podiatrist before it is so far down the road that your only left with surgery as an option. By the way surgery is not always a 'cure' they can come back.
2006-10-17 03:37:55 · answer #3 · answered by mk 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Once you have a bunion, there is usually no way to completely get rid of it. Home treatment will help relieve discomfort and keep the problem from getting worse. Wear shoes that have roomy toe areas. Cushion the bunion with moleskin or doughnut-shaped pads to prevent rubbing and irritation. Wear comfortable sandals whenever you can, they don't press on the area. Take ibuprofen to relieve the pain. Ice or cold packs may also help.
2006-10-17 03:57:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Bunions may be treated conservatively with changes in shoe gear, different orthotics (accommodative padding and shielding), rest, ice, and medications. These sorts of treatments address symptoms more than they correct the actual deformity. Surgery may be indicated if discomfort is severe enough, or when correction of the deformity is desired.
Surgery
Procedures are designed and chosen to correct a variety of pathologies that may be associated with the bunion deformity. For instance, procedures may address some combination of:
removing the abnormal bony enlargement of the first metatarsal,
realigning the first metatarsal bone relative to the adjacent metatarsal bone,
straightening the great toe relative to the first metatarsal and adjacent toes,
realigning the cartilagenous surfaces of the great toe joint,
addressing arthritic changes associated with the great toe joint,
repositioning the sesamoid bones beneath the first metatarsal bone,
shortening, lengthening, raising, or lowering the first metatarsal bone, and
correcting any abnormal bowing or misalignment within the great toe.
The age, health, lifestyle, and activity level of the patient may also play a role in the choice of procedure.
2006-10-17 03:41:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Unfortunately you cant stop it. Bunions can be hereditry. It runs in our family. My dad had it, my brother had it, and I had it. We have all had to have the op to have it removed as they are very painful, and if you let it get too big you start walking with a bit of limp. Get it seen to in the early stages, it wont be so sore.
2006-10-17 03:35:46 · answer #6 · answered by Vonnie S 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
here is a good site that might help you with your problem good luck. I myself would suggest soaking your foot in epsom salts. in hot water.
2006-10-17 03:38:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get some expert food advice from a podiatrist or chiropodist.
2006-10-17 03:32:22 · answer #8 · answered by huggz 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Soak your feet in a soluction of vinigar and water.
2006-10-17 03:33:58 · answer #9 · answered by Thanks for the Yahoo Jacket 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋