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Symptoms of Bunion

A bunion looks like a swollen, red, bony bump at the base of the big toe. The skin of the bunion is usually rough and hard from rubbing against the shoe. Bunions can cause mild, moderate or severe pain. They can make walking difficult and shoes often feel uncomfortable, particularly if they are tight, pointed, or have high-heels.

The pressure from the big toe pushing inwards affects the other toes. As they are pushed more tightly together, the toenails may grow into the sides of the nail bed. These are known as ingrown toenails. When part of the nail penetrates the skin, and this can often result in an infection. The smaller toes may also develop corns and become bent, as there is less room for them in shoes. Sometimes calluses form on the bottom of the foot.

The rough skin covering the bunion can sometimes break, and occasionally becomes infected. This causes further swelling and inflammation.

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