Millions of people have to deal with those horrible painful bunions on a daily basis. But what do you do when you get them? How can you get rid of them? First let’s make sure that it is a bunion that you have and not something else. A bunion is basically a bump on the bottom of your toe, usually your big toe. It will also begin to turn red and swell. A bunion is usually caused by wearing shoes that are too tight for your feet. The first thing that you need to do when you get a bunion is to change your shoes. Obviously you need to get rid of the cause, otherwise even with treatment it will not go away, or it will come back.
If it is in the advance stage then your doctor may recommend that you get surgery in order to rectify the problem. This is definitely something that doctors choose to do as a last result when normal treatment does not work. What happens is that when a bunion is left untreated for a long period of time, then it can develop into a more permanent condition. During surgery the bone of the toe is straightened out and aligned properly. They tighten the ligaments on the outside of the toe which will in turn correct the bunion. Remember the key is for your toe to be relaxed. It may be necessary for you to wear a shoe that is slightly bigger than your foot to allow adequate room for your toe. This is especially important after you have had surgery.
There are however some risks that go hand in hand with surgery. First it may take up to four months for your toe to heal after surgery. It is also possible for you to have some nerve damage after the surgery although this is very rare. Now however with the latest technology it is possible for you to have laser surgery to correct the problem.
If you do choose to have bunion surgery, then you should make sure that you have plenty of help after surgery. You will need to make sure that you rest your foot and definitely do not wear shoes that are too tight. This is especially important if you want your toe to heal properly. But if you take the time to prevent the problem then you will not have to worry about surgery. At the first sign of a bunion you need to make sure that you get it treated. Even if you think that it is a bunion and you are not sure then you should still have a doctor take a look at it. Another thing that you want to be aware of is your children. You should make sure that their shoes are the right size, and that it fits them properly. Even children can develop foot problems.
