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Understanding Bunions: Information, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
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Symptoms
What Are the Symptoms of Bunions?
Look for an angular, bony bump on the side of the foot at the base of the big toe. Sometimes hardened skin or a callus covers this bump.
There's often swelling, redness, unusual tenderness, or pain at the base of the big toe and in the ball of the foot. Eventually, the area becomes shiny and warm to the touch.
Call Your Doctor If:
If you have persistent pain when walking normally in otherwise comfortable, flat-soled shoes, you may be developing a bunion, bursitis, or a bone spur in your foot. It's time to call the doctor.
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