Bunions are primarily a hereditary condition and can affect anyone. As we walk more and more the symptoms become worse. As the bunion deformity increases in severity it can cause many other associated foot problems, such as hammertoes, arch pain, and painful calluses on the bottom of the foot.
Continued pressure from shoes can result in the development of a bursa over the bunion. This will cause the area to become red, swollen, and painful. In these instances, an injection of cortisone may be helpful.
Bunions can cause arthritis, which can cause stiffness, swelling, and pain in the affected joints. Other conditions that may result from bunions include cartilage damage and bursitis. This means that early treatment at Southern Podiatry Clinic is critical to preventing complications and minimizing pain and discomfort.
