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Bunions ( medical name hallux valgus ) is a common condition affecting the forefoot in which the first metatarsophalageal joint is subluxed by the lateral deviation (away from the midline of the body) of the big toe and the medial deviation (towards the midline of the body ) of the first bone of the foot which is called the first metatarsal.
This condition is often accompanied by a painful swelling over the joint called a bursa or a bony prominence.
The exact cause of a bunion is not properly understood however unsuitable footwear, such as those with an elevated heel and small toebox can be a contributing factor. In addition there is a hereditary consideration with several generations of one family being observed to have bunions.
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Something ugly that can grow on feet?
you can get: corns, bunyons, athletes foot, fungus, and warts.
Something ugly that can grow on your feet?
For me I think wart and athletic foot are the worst that can happen to anyone.. please for more understanding of this disease watch jaymsafir on YouTube channel for he has clear discussion on how to avoid being a victim to this kind of disease.
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