Bunions sometimes cause pain. Other symptoms may include:
- a swollen, bony bump on the outside edge of your foot
- pain, tenderness and swelling over your big toe joint that is made worse by pressure from wearing shoes
- your big toe turned outwards at an angle towards your other toes
- hard, callused and red skin caused by your big toe and second toe overlapping
- sore skin over the top of the bunion
- changes to the overall shape of your foot
Changes to foot shape
If your bunion is particularly severe, it can change the overall shape of your foot. For example, a bunion can increase the width of your foot where it sticks out at the side.
If the bunion rubs on the inside of your shoe, wearing shoes may be uncomfortable. If your foot becomes very wide, it may be difficult to find shoes that fit at all.
Pain
Pain is an unpleasant physical or emotional feeling that your body produces as a warning sign that it has been damaged.
Inflammation
Inflammation is the body's response to infection, irritation or injury. It causes redness, swelling, pain and sometimes a feeling of heat in the affected area.
