A bunion is a bump that feels boney or hard that forms on or around the joint at the base of the big toe. Some people may feel pain from bunions while others may not experience any pain or discomfort.
Bunions can present further risks for someone especially if there is pain involved. However, talking with a medical professional can help one determine whether or not it should be addressed.
Being aware of a bunion and what is happening with it as time progresses can help a person know whether or not surgery may be necessary. Today, we will discuss how a person can tell when it is necessary to have a surgery done.
A bunion should not be extremely painful because there typically isn't anything within the bunion. If a person is experiencing intense pain from their bunion then it might be necessary to have a removal surgery. It has been said that pain that prevents someone from walking or standing may be serious enough to have the bunion removed.
Talk with a medical professional about how the pain can be managed until surgery to remove it is possible.
The big toe is typically where a bunion forms so when numbness occurs in the big toe or the entire foot it might be necessary to have a removal surgery. A numb toe or foot can provide a lot of problems for a person whether it be with walking, standing or running. If a person is unable to feel their toe or foot then a removal surgery is a good idea.
When a bunion causes the big toe or foot to be swollen or inflamed then surgery may be necessary to remove the bunion. Swelling and inflammation may always subside after a few days or weeks which then, the bunion may not need to be removed. However, if swelling or inflammation does not go down then it is absolutely a good idea to talk with a surgeon about having the bunion removed. Swelling or inflammation can be a sign that the bunion is infected or worsening.
Bunions don't typically present extensive problems but there are situations in which a bunion is necessary to be removed through surgery. Being aware of a bunion and how it progresses can be helpful in the process of a person that is experiencing a bunion. Surgeons rarely have to remove bunions because they typically don't present much pain or swelling. However, some people do experience these symptoms in which it may be necessary to have it removed to prevent further complications from forming.
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