
What’s a bunion? And what are the causes?.
A bunion is a painful, bony bump that develops on the inner side of the foot at the big toe joint. Bunions are medically known as hallux valgus.
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A bunion is a painful, bony bump that develops on the inner side of the foot at the big toe joint. Bunions are medically known as hallux valgus.
Is it in some ways hereditary?Or perhaps contagious?.
Let’s take a look at the evidence;
While it’s true that poor shoe choices can cause their share of trouble, they are Not necessarily the cause mainly. It may be more apt to consider them an accomplice to the crime instead of the mastermind.
The exact cause of bunions is unknown. Bunions are acquired deformities, but can also run in families. Bunions can be caused by some medical condition such as gout, rheumatoid arthritis or neuromuscular diseases which affect the skeletal system of the body.
There is evidence that people can inherit a tendency to develop bunions. However, it doesn’t always follow that if one’s parents or grandparents have bunions, one will have them, too.
Women more commonly experience bunions more than men. This may be because the ligaments in the foot are usually looser in women than men, and it isn’t contagious.
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