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Diagnosis of Bunion

Bunions cause a visible swelling at the base of the big toe. Your GP will be able to identify a bunion just by looking at your foot. You may be asked to move your big toe up and down to see if the range of movement is limited. Your GP will also check for redness and swelling and ask you about pain.

You may also be asked about the types of shoes you wear and how frequently you wear them. You should tell your GP if anyone in your family has had bunions or if you have injured your foot in any way.

An X-ray is sometimes necessary to see how severe the bunion is and to check the alignment of the toes.

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