Bunions are more than just a nuisance they can be downright painful. And the embarrassing bump at the base of your big toe can make you think twice before slipping on your favorite strappy sandals.

If you’ve ever had a bunion, you know how painful these swollen, bony bumps can be. Ice and over-the-counter pain medication help relieve inflammation and swelling, but without taking preventive ...

Dear Reader: With a bunion, your big toe turns inward, bending toward, or even under, the other toes. Bunions most often result from shoes that squeeze the toes into pointy or narrow toe boxes. This ...

People for millennia have suffered from the painful foot deformity that may be the result of a uniquely human toe. Here's why—and what you can do to ease the pain. A colored x-ray image highlights ...

Medically reviewed by Adam H. Kaplan, DPM Key Takeaways Bunions are large bumps on the side of the foot that can cause pain if not treated. Hammertoe makes toes bend abnormally and can lead to pain ...