The word “bunion” is Greek for turnip. And yes, this red, swollen bump at the base and side of your big toe can look like an unsightly root vegetable. More importantly, a bunion can be painful, making ...

Bunion splints can help slow the progress of your bunion and relieve both pain and pressure. They may also deflect or delay ...

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Bunions can be painful and inconvenient — and they can make finding shoes difficult. Also know by the medical term hallux valgus, bunions are bony projections that generally develop at the base of the ...

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