If you have a severely painful bunion and you are searching for pain relief, your podiatrist has the answers and services you need. Dr. Mark Light at East Cobb Foot & Ankle Care in Marietta, GA, provides a full range of podiatry services, including treatment of bunions.
What You Need To Know About Bunions and Bunion Treatment
Bunions develop due to a genetic bone deformity that causes the big toe joint to extend outward. The joint can rub against the inside of your shoe, causing irritation, inflammation, and pain. Eventually, a bunion will form, and bunions can become quite large and painful.
You can try a few simple steps to reduce pain from severe bunions. You need to:
- Place ice on the bunion several times daily
- Wrap the bunion and your toe to provide support and cushioning
- Wear open shoes to prevent friction
- Wear wedges or cushions inside your shoes
- Change to wider shoes with a wide-toe box
If your bunion is large and severely painful and is not responding to home therapies, it’s time to seek out the expertise of your podiatrist, who may recommend the following:
- Wearing custom-fit orthotics or footwear
- Shaving calluses and corns to decrease friction
- Taking prescription anti-inflammatory medications to decrease pain and swelling
If non-invasive bunion treatment solutions don’t provide the relief you need, bunion surgery, known as a bunionectomy, may be necessary. Bunion surgery aims to remove the bunion and realign your toe and foot.
Bunion surgery offers permanent relief from bunion pain so you can return to being active and enjoying your life.
Want To Know More About Bunions?
To learn more about reducing pain from severe bunions and bunion treatment options, including bunion surgery, call Dr. Mark Light at East Cobb Foot & Ankle Care in Marietta, GA. You can reach him in the office by calling (770) 977-8221, so call today.