What are the options in bunion treatment
If you have been diagnosed with bunions, there are various treatments your foot doctor can prescribe to ease the pain and discomfort. While these treatments are can be very effective, they will not repair the deformity of the bunion foot. That will require surgery.
· Changing the types of shoes you wear. Broader shoes and lower heels often reduce the severity of the bunion pain
· Bunion pads may also be recommended. These are additional cushioning pads that are place over the bunions and reduce the pressure on them and thus the pain.
· Anti inflammatory medications may be prescribed to keep the swelling and growth under control. These may often be accompanied by pain killing medications.
· In mild cases, a doctor may simply advise applying an ice pack to the bunion a few times a day to reduce the inflammation.
· If the case is complex and needs special care, your foot doctor may advise the use of orthotics.
In most cases one of these treatments or a combination of them are enough to alleviate the pain and discomfort and nothing further needs to be done. But since bunions rarely stay static, it is essential that you consult an expert and do not try to self medicate. This could result in reducing the symptoms but causing the bunion itself to become worse.
Cupertino Podiatry are specialists in the treatment of all kinds of feet problems, including bunion foot. All it takes to get the best possible examination and treatment of whatever foot problem you suffer from is a phone call to them. Their phone number is 866-610-2238.
