The lowdown on Most of us spend a lot of time on our feet, so it’s important to take care of them. One of the most common foot problems many of us have is bunions. So what are these abnormal-looking, painful bumps? And, more important, how do we treat them? Learn the answers to those and other common questions about bunions. Q What is a bunion? A: A bunion is a hard, bony bump that forms on a foot. Most often, bunions appear on the bottom, outside edge of the big toe. They can also occur on the outside of your foot next to the little toe. Bunions can lead to sore or swollen toe joints, as well as other sore spots on your feet. Q What causes bunions? A: Bunions occur when the big toe joint bends inward toward the other toes. The bunion bump itself is a deformity in the bone on the outside of the toe. BUNIONS 12 FAITH REGIONAL Health Services
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