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Suggest Remedy For Flat Feet With Bunion
Hi I m 21 years old and I have flat feet and mid bunion on both of my feet and I was wondering what should I do I m really nervous and I can t write my story properly without having this in my mind. Also I forgot to mention on my left toe I have this ball, well it s not a ball it s just feels like a ball it doesn t hurt or anything I was just wondering does it go away if I buy well fitted shoes???
Thu, 29 Sep 2022
Hello,
Bunion is a bone growth like bump that forms on the joint where your big toe meets your foot. It happens gradually and eventually gets big and sticks out. Various causes of bunion are rheumatoid arthritis, shoes that don't fit well, adolescent bunion occurs mostly in girls between 10 and 15 yrs of age probably due to footwear change at that age.
bunions run in families. High heels are risk factor for bunions. Treatment options of flat feet with bunions are supportive, well-fitted shoes or insoles and custom orthotics to reduce pressure and relieve pain. Analgesics and anti inflammatory medications like NSAIDs ibuprofen can be used for pain. Custom sole orthopedic shoes could help slow down progression and reduce pain when the condition is mild.
If pain and discomfort are hindering your daily activity and mobility, surgery is usually required to re-align the bone under the big toe. The surgical operation to correct a bunion is referred to as a bunionectomy. If the flat foot is hindering your daily activities, arch supports or orthotic devices would help in combination with pain medication. Stretching exercises help relieve pain in flat feet. You can just see an orthopedic expert for clinical examination of flat feet and bunions and prescription of orthotic devices.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
Bunion is a bone growth like bump that forms on the joint where your big toe meets your foot. It happens gradually and eventually gets big and sticks out. Various causes of bunion are rheumatoid arthritis, shoes that don't fit well, adolescent bunion occurs mostly in girls between 10 and 15 yrs of age probably due to footwear change at that age.
bunions run in families. High heels are risk factor for bunions. Treatment options of flat feet with bunions are supportive, well-fitted shoes or insoles and custom orthotics to reduce pressure and relieve pain. Analgesics and anti inflammatory medications like NSAIDs ibuprofen can be used for pain. Custom sole orthopedic shoes could help slow down progression and reduce pain when the condition is mild.
If pain and discomfort are hindering your daily activity and mobility, surgery is usually required to re-align the bone under the big toe. The surgical operation to correct a bunion is referred to as a bunionectomy. If the flat foot is hindering your daily activities, arch supports or orthotic devices would help in combination with pain medication. Stretching exercises help relieve pain in flat feet. You can just see an orthopedic expert for clinical examination of flat feet and bunions and prescription of orthotic devices.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
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