Signs And Symptoms Of Bunions

Persistent Foot Pain

Bunions can cause persistent foot pain, especially if an individual continues to use ill-fitting shoes or shoes with a tight toe box. Foot pain might be common if patients have potential complications caused by bunions, one of which is bursitis. This occurs when there's inflammation of the pads that cushion the bones. It might be found more often in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Another common complication is hammertoe, which occurs when the toe beside the big toe has an abnormal bend due to the big toe's pressure against it, causing pressure and pain throughout the foot. A third complication is metatarsalgia, which causes inflammation and pain in the ball of the foot.