Bunions - Learn more
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A bunion forms when the big toe changes its normal alignment, so that it points inwards towards the second toe. This misalignment puts pressure on the joint at the base of the big toe and a bony lump can form on the outer side of the toe where it meets the foot. Bunions can become red, swollen and painful. The medical name for bunions is hallux valgus.
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