Bunion

Signs / Symptoms

1. Bump on outer side of big toe

2. Turning of big toe towards other toes of affected foot

3. Swelling, inflammation or redness of area over the affected great toe

4. Pain in feet on walking or otherwise

5. Numbness in big toe

6. Limited movement of big toe

7. Thickening of skin under the big toe

8. Corn or Callus formation on second toe where it rubs with the great toe. Corns and callus are thick, hard, rough areas on the skin caused by excessive friction or pressure

9. In a few cases, fluid-filled eruptions (blisters) appear on the skin of great toe.

Causes

Though there is no one confirmed cause behind bunion but certain factors are linked with bunion formation.

1.Genetics play a role, it is because of an anomaly in the foot structure that predisposes a person to bunion formation.

2. Flat foot or other foot deformities present at birth

3. Injury to feet

4. Wearing of tight shoes or pointed shoes or high-heeled shoes

5. Some types of arthritis (joint inflammation) especially rheumatoid arthritis

6. Standing continuously for prolonged period of time

Types

Most of the times, bunions form on the big toe. Rest of the types are:

1. Juvenile/adolescent hallux valgus: It develops between age of 10 to 15 years

2. Congenital Hallux Valgus: When a baby is born with bunion

3. Bunionette (Tailor’s bunion): It forms on the outer side of the base of little toe. Bunionette is called tailor’s bunion because tailors used to sit with cross legs for long durations of time that put pressure on the side of feet and consequent bunion formation on the little toe.

Complications

1. Bursitis: Bursa is a small fluid-filled sac (bursa) that surrounds bones near the  joint. Bursa contains synovial fluid that helps to reduce friction of bone with other structures like ligaments, muscles and tendons during joint movement. It can get swollen and inflamed (called bursitis) when big toe joint gets bigger due to bunion formation.

2. Metatarsalgia: In this condition, the ball of feet becomes painful and swollen.

3. Hammertoe: Bending of middle joint of a toe especially the toe adjacent to big toe

Remedies

Repertory	Remedy	Character
Top remedy	Benz-ac	Top remedy for treating bunions with acute swelling and pain. Marked swelling and redness over the big toe, with severe pain. Stitching / Tearing / Burning pain Night agg Numbness in the toes.
Blister Formation	Sil	Blisters contain fluid or pus Pain can be felt in the toe or it can extend throughout the sole of foot. The pain can be boring, tearing or shooting in nature. The pain is so violent that the sufferer is unable to step on his feet. Excessive sweating on the feet. The sweat is most of the times offensive.
Severe Pain In Big Toe	Hyper	Severe excruciating pain is felt in the big toe, specifically described by the patient like that of a pricking needle. The severe pain shows involvement of nerves. The toe is also sore to touch accompanied by swelling.
Bunion With Swelling	Rhus-t	Swelling and thickening of bursa of great toe. The toe is also distorted in shape. Rhus-t involves bursa of the joint. (Bursitis) Pain in the toe and the feet can be noticed. Pain in the toe and the feet shoots while resting, and it gets better upon walking.
	Ruta	Pain gets worse while standing, and walking. Ruta involves bursa of the joint. (Bursitis)
Corns And Callus On Toes	Ant-c	Corns or callus may form where the first and second toe rub with each other. Pain and tenderness in corns, if present.
Redness, Swelling And Pain Of Big Toe	Am-c	Redness, swelling and pain in big toe. Symptoms get worse in evening. Besides, marked heat or burning sensation is felt in big toe. Pressure on the toe from wearing shoes worsens burning and pain.
Bunion On Little Toe	Zinc	When bunion is present on the little toe. Bunion on any side but is most helpful for left-sided bunion on little toe. Stinging pain is felt in the bunion. The pain is felt usually while walking.