Medical Definition: an inflamed swelling of the small fluid-filled sac on the first joint of the big toe accompanied by enlargement and protrusion of the joint
AKA a sore reddened swelling of the first joint of a big toe
A bunion develops over a period of time and can lead to several problems
MOI : As we age, our feet spread in width, causing problems with weak or poor foot structure
Women are more likely to develop bunions more than Men because they usually wear tighter shoes
Symptoms include:
Redness on the bottom of big toe or ball of foot
Swelling
Pain
Feeling of Warmness
Call a doctor to schedule and x-ray when pain is present and it is uncomfortable to walk or wear shoes
Results of the x-ray will determine if blood tests for Arthritis …show more content…
Therefore, treatments may only be a temporary relief of the problem.
Using a heating pad or a warm foot bath will ease the irritation and discomfort of your feet. Some may use ice packs for this as well.
Since developed over time, it is beneficial to wear shoes that aren’t too tight and take care of feet as much as possible in your childhood and early adult life.
Exercise your foot often in different ways, incorporating movements of the toes.
A 16 year old girl playing soccer runs off the field limping and complaining of a pain on the upper left side of her right foot. Once her cleat and sock is removed, swelling and redness of the big toe and foot bone is revealed. When inspected, she describes a tingly feeling in the same area as the swell. You explain to her that she must stay off her feet because the problem could be identified as a bunion. She sits out for the rest of the game and is given an ice pack to ease the pain. Treatment should include warm and cold compress and small movements to exercise the joint. Rehabilitation includes a doctor’s appointment and x-ray, revealing if further actions such as medication and surgery are necessary.
S: Pain on upper left side of right foot
O: Playing soccer; limping off the field
A: Swelling, redness, tingly pain in same area during inspection, described as
AKA a sore reddened swelling of the first joint of a big toe
A bunion develops over a period of time and can lead to several problems
MOI : As we age, our feet spread in width, causing problems with weak or poor foot structure
Women are more likely to develop bunions more than Men because they usually wear tighter shoes
Symptoms include:
Redness on the bottom of big toe or ball of foot
Swelling
Pain
Feeling of Warmness
Call a doctor to schedule and x-ray when pain is present and it is uncomfortable to walk or wear shoes
Results of the x-ray will determine if blood tests for Arthritis …show more content…
Therefore, treatments may only be a temporary relief of the problem.
Using a heating pad or a warm foot bath will ease the irritation and discomfort of your feet. Some may use ice packs for this as well.
Since developed over time, it is beneficial to wear shoes that aren’t too tight and take care of feet as much as possible in your childhood and early adult life.
Exercise your foot often in different ways, incorporating movements of the toes.
A 16 year old girl playing soccer runs off the field limping and complaining of a pain on the upper left side of her right foot. Once her cleat and sock is removed, swelling and redness of the big toe and foot bone is revealed. When inspected, she describes a tingly feeling in the same area as the swell. You explain to her that she must stay off her feet because the problem could be identified as a bunion. She sits out for the rest of the game and is given an ice pack to ease the pain. Treatment should include warm and cold compress and small movements to exercise the joint. Rehabilitation includes a doctor’s appointment and x-ray, revealing if further actions such as medication and surgery are necessary.
S: Pain on upper left side of right foot
O: Playing soccer; limping off the field
A: Swelling, redness, tingly pain in same area during inspection, described as