A bunion is when your big toe points toward the second toe. This
causes a bump on the inside edge of your toe. Causes, incidence,
and risk factors Bunions occur more commonly in women and can
sometimes run in families. People born with abnormal bones in
their feet are more likely to form a bunion. Wearing narrow-
toed, high-heeled shoes may lead to the development of a bunion.
The condition may become painful as extra bone and a fluid-
filled sac grow at the base of the big toe. - Red, calloused
skin along the inside edge of the big toe - A bony bump at this
site - Pain over the joint, aggravated by pressure from shoes -
Big toe turned toward the other toes Signs and tests A doctor
can usually diagnose a bunion by looking at it. A foot x-ray can
show an abnormal angle between the big toe and the foot and, in
some cases, arthritis. When a bunion first begins to develop,
take good care of your feet and wear wide-toed shoes. This can
often solve the problem and prevent the need for any further
treatment. It may he