Carlisle Road Foot Care

A bunion also know as 'hallux valgus', is a deformity of the big toe in which the big toe excessively angles towards the second toe and leads to a bony lump on the side of the foot. This can also form a large sac of fluid, known as a bursa, which can then become inflamed and sore. 

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They are most often caused by a defective mechanical structure of the foot, which is genetic. Poorly fitting footwear tends to aggravate the problem. Bunions can also be caused by age, arthritis or playing sport.

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Some people have large bunions that cause no pain but do cause difficulties with footwear, while others have small bunions that can be very painful.