Bunions

Bunions are a symptom of a progressive bone disorder. They appear as a bony bump at the base of the big toe joint

The technical term for bunions is hallux valgus. They develop because of a structural problem in the bone of the foot and toes, usually the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint. As a result of this, the feet no longer line up properly.

A bunion usually affects the bone of the big toe, which inclines toward the second toe instead of straight ahead. The big toe pushes against the neighboring toe. This causes the joint to stick out.