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Bunion (hallux valgus)

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Bunion (hallux valgus) is a chronic condition characterized by a bunion, a prominent bump on the side of the big toe. Symptoms include pain and swelling around the bunion. Early diagnosis through wide footwear, podiatry, and surgery for severe cases is recommended. Treatment is determined by a clinician after confirming the diagnosis. No dosing information is provided.

Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · Mayo Clinic

What it is

Bunion (hallux valgus) is a chronic condition assessed by SI.

Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · Mayo Clinic

Symptoms

Findings that point to it: bunion.

Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · Mayo Clinic

When to seek care

See a qualified clinician to confirm or rule this out, sooner if symptoms worsen.

Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · Mayo Clinic

Diagnosis

Tests used to confirm: wide footwear; podiatry; surgery if severe.

Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · Mayo Clinic

Care & treatment

Treatment is decided by a clinician after confirming the diagnosis. No dosing information is given here.

Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · Mayo Clinic

Clinical guideline

NICE CKS bunions

Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · Mayo Clinic

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Text: SI summary in its own words (CC BY 4.0) with NLM MedlinePlus public-domain summary; facts checked against WHO fact sheets (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO, paraphrased with attribution) and Mayo Clinic (linked reference only, no text used); ICD-10 and labels from Wikidata (CC0).

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