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Wearing pointy shoes or high heels every day, or rolling your foot inwardly when you walk, can cause a bony bump to form at the base the big toe.  This creates a fluid-filled sac (bursa) to develop over it. Your big toe becomes permanently bent towards the other toes, with its base sticking out. This is known as a bunion. Other symptoms include pain, redness, swelling, limited range of motion and warmth in the big toe joint. Podiatrists can diagnose a bunion through an examination, X-rays, and aspirating the fluid of the joint in order to rule out other possible conditions such as arthritis, gout, or a joint infection. Treatment may include an adjustment in footwear, bunion pads and orthoses to redistribute pressure on the area, or even corrective surgery, if necessary.

If you are suffering from bunion pain, contact one of our podiatrists of Nassau Foot & Ankle. Our doctors can provide the care you need to keep you pain-free and on your feet.

What Is a Bunion?

Bunions are painful bony bumps that usually develop on the inside of the foot at the joint of the big toe. As the deformity increases over time, it may become painful to walk and wear shoes. Women are more likely to exacerbate existing bunions since they often wear tight, narrow shoes that shift their toes together. Bunion pain can be relieved by wearing wider shoes with enough room for the toes.

Causes

• Genetics – some people inherit feet that are more prone to bunion development
• Inflammatory Conditions - rheumatoid arthritis and polio may cause bunion development

Symptoms

• Redness and inflammation
• Pain and tenderness
• Callus or corns on the bump
• Restricted motion in the big toe

In order to diagnose your bunion, your podiatrist may ask about your medical history, symptoms, and general health. Your doctor might also order an x-ray to take a closer look at your feet. Nonsurgical treatment options include orthotics, padding, icing, changes in footwear, and medication. If nonsurgical treatments don’t alleviate your bunion pain, surgery may be necessary.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our offices located in Oceanside, Franklin Square, and East Norwich, NY . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot care needs.

Many people endure foot and ankle injuries, pain, biomechanical problems, deformities, infections, and damage from systemic conditions that affect the lower limbs, but are hesitant to talk to their primary care doctors about it, thinking that an aching heel or a bunion has no bearing to their overall health. This is patently untrue. The feet are the foundation of the body, supporting its weight and carrying you throughout your daily life. If you have any foot or ankle problems, you should not suffer in silence. Instead, schedule an appointment with a podiatrist. Podiatrists are foot and ankle specialists who diagnose, treat, and assist patients in managing a huge variety of foot and ankle conditions. These include fractures, sprains, plantar fasciitis, bunions, hammertoes, diabetic neuropathy and foot ulcers, ingrown toenails, and much more. If you have a foot problem bothering you, consult with a podiatrist today.

If you are experiencing pain in the feet or ankles, don’t join the stubborn majority refusing treatment. Feel free to contact one of our podiatrists from Nassau Foot & Ankle. Our doctors can provide the care you need to keep you pain-free and on your feet.

What Is a Podiatrist?

Someone would seek the care of a podiatrist if they have suffered a foot injury or have common foot ailments such as heal spurs, bunions, arch problems, deformities, ingrown toenails, corns, foot and ankle problems, etc.

Podiatric Treatment

A podiatrist will treat the problematic areas of the feet, ankle or lower leg by prescribing the following:

• Physical therapy
• Drugs
• Orthotic inserts or soles
• Surgery on lower extremity fractures

A common podiatric procedure a podiatrist will use is a scanner or force plate which will allow the podiatrist to know the designs of orthotics. Patients are then told to follow a series of tasks to complete the treatment. The computer will scan the foot a see which areas show weight distribution and pressure points. The podiatrist will read the analysis and then determine which treatment plans are available.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact our offices located in Oceanside, Franklin Square, and East Norwich, NY . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.

People who develop corns on their feet are often aware of the pain and discomfort they can cause. They are generally categorized into three types, consisting of hard, soft, and seed corns. A soft corn can appear as a result of wearing shoes that do not fit correctly. They are found between the toes, and remain moist from wearing shoes and socks for the majority of the day. Hard corns are on top of the toes. A small cluster of corns on the sole of the foot may represent seed corns. Some patients have found mild relief when a protective pad is worn over the corn, or between the toes. This may help to reduce a portion of the friction that can cause corns to form. If you have developed corns on your feet, an appointment with a podiatrist can be helpful in determining what the best course of treatment is for you.

If you have any concerns regarding your feet and ankles, contact one of our podiatrists of Nassau Foot & Ankle. Our doctors will treat your foot and ankle needs.

Corns: What Are They? and How Do You Get Rid of Them?
Corns can be described as areas of the skin that have thickened to the point of becoming painful or irritating. They are often layers and layers of the skin that have become dry and rough, and are normally smaller than calluses.

Ways to Prevent Corns
There are many ways to get rid of painful corns such as wearing:

• Well-fitting socks
• Comfortable shoes that are not tight around your foot
• Shoes that offer support

Treating Corns
Treatment of corns involves removing the dead skin that has built up in the specific area of the foot. Consult with Our doctors to determine the best treatment option for your case of corns.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact our offices located in Oceanside, Franklin Square, and East Norwich, NY . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.