The Most Common Causes of Bunions and How To Prevent Them

At Hampton Roads Foot and Ankle Specialists, Dr. Sara Bouraee, Dr. Jon Houseworth, Dr. Sun Byun, Dr. Daria Piotrowski, and Dr. Shruti Vyas offer non-surgical and surgical options to treat bunions in Hampton, and Williamsburg, VA. Bunions don't break down on their own because they're bone deformities caused by an enlargement of the big toe joint at the base and side. Bunions transpire when a few of the bones in the front of your foot shift out of place. This pivot pulls the tip of your big toe toward the smaller toes, causing the joint at the base of your big toe to protrude and the skin over the bunion to be red and painful. The goal of bunion treatment is to relieve pressure and pain caused by irritation and to halt any further progression of the enlargement. Bunions aren't beautiful, but they're preventable. Here's how.

The Most Common Causes of Bunions and How To Prevent Them

Bunions are painful and make it difficult to wear shoes, walk, and engage in activities that require prolonged standing or movement. They can develop on one or both feet. Common causes of bunions include pressure from gait (the way you walk) and foot structure. Other risks include a family history of bone deformities, foot injury, or inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. Bunions are preventable by wearing proper footwear, such as avoiding high-heels and tight shoes, keeping pressure off of feet when possible, and using extra padding in shoes to evade unnecessary friction. You may want to discuss bunion treatment with our podiatrist if you can't bend or have numbness in your big toe or have trouble wearing regular shoes.

If home remedies aren't battling your bunions in Hampton, or Williamsburg, VA, speak with one of our five doctors about treatment options. Our podiatrist will perform x-rays and measurements to determine whether the bunion is mild, moderate, or severe. Our podiatrist may recommend a bunionectomy for mild cases, which involves shaving off the enlarged portion of the bone and realigning the ligaments, muscles, and tendons with a minimally invasive procedure. Our podiatrist may recommend additional surgeries to relieve pain and restore foot function in moderate to severe cases. For more information about bunions in Hampton, or Williamsburg, VA, or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Sara Bouraee, Dr. Jon Houseworth, Dr. Sun Byun, Dr. Daria Piotrowski, and Dr. Shruti Vyas at Hampton Roads Foot and Ankle Specialists, call (757) 224-7605 for our Hampton location and (757) 220-3311 for our Williamsburg, VA, office.

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