A Brief Overview of Bunion Treatment Options

The symptoms of bunions include a visible bump on the outer edge of your big toe, swelling, pain, and inflammation around the big toe, persistent pain, and difficulty in moving the toe. A podiatrist or foot specialist near you can offer you a diagnosis and treatment options if you believe that you’re in need of bunion treatment in Sugar Land .

Your foot doctor will first recommend non-surgical bunion treatments, such as a prescription or over the counter mediation for pain, and a medication that can reduce the swelling around your big toe. He may also suggest that you use a heating pad or ice pack to relieve you of pain and swelling. You should also wear comfortable shoes that fit correctly to relieve pain and prevent new bunions from forming.

If non-surgical bunion treatment options are unsuccessful, or if you have severe bunions, your podiatrist may recommend bunion surgery. Bunion removal surgery, also called a bunionectomy, is performed in a hospital or foot surgery center. It can be done as an outpatient procedure, under either local or general anesthesia.