What are the features of a bunion?

Symptoms of bunions include:

- An unattractive bulge at the side of the big toe

- Swelling, redness or pain

- Corns or calluses at the base/side of the big toe

- Limited movement of the big toe

- Difficulty wearing shoes

Most individuals with bunion have one complain- pain. The pain can be variable but is usually constant and can be severe. Because the bunion pushes the other toes, crowding and ingrown toes nails are also common. Bunions once acquired can be worsened in individuals who wear high heels or ill fitting shoes. Individuals with flat feet and arthritis also have a tendency to develop bunions.