If your big toe is angled
over a bit and you have a bump on the side of your foot, you most likely have a
bunion. The good news is you are not alone as this is one of the most common
foot problems treated at Capital District Podiatry . The not so good news is
this condition usually worsens over time and ignoring it could lead to chronic
pain and other problems such as bursitis and even immobility.
How do you treat bunions?
Catching a bunion problem
early, even before pain is present will have a significant impact on your foot
health long term. This deformity is usually due to an inherited foot structure
so if you know that you are prone to developing bunions or notice a bump is
forming, start treatment early. Foot specialist Dr. Tejas Pandya may suggest
one or more of the following treatment options:
- Change of footwear
- Icing
- Anti-inflammatory medications
- Activity modifications
- Custom orthotics to support and protect your
feet
If your condition has
progressed past beyond conservative treatment options, surgery may be needed to
relieve your symptoms. This is nothing to fear. Our office has helped many
patients through bunionectomies. Often the surgery is done as a same-day
procedure and only requires a local anesthesia. Dr. Pandya can choose the right
procedure to eliminate your bunions and pain once and for all.
We have two convenient
locations in Troy and Clifton Park, NY to serve you. Call us at (518) 273-0053
to make an appointment and say goodbye to your bunion pain!
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