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Long Term Effects Of Bunions

Bunions are a problem that Dr. Larry Hotchkiss, Dr. Justin Pointer, Dr. Trevor Klinkner, and Dr. Anthony Camarda can handle at Southern Maryland Foot & Ankle in Waldorf, Clinton, and California, MD. But what if you have bunions that you do not treat? You may find yourself experiencing some long-term symptoms that may trigger a surprising range of physical and emotional health problems.

The Long-Term Problems Associated With an Untreated Bunion Problem

Bunions are a serious imperfection in your toe joints that can cause excessive pain and a surprising range of real damage. Many people residents experience a bunion as they age and may need treatment or even surgery to manage it. If you let your bunions worsen or intensify and avoid treatment, you're going to experience problems like:

  • Arthritis – Bunions may easily cause arthritis if you let them damage the cartilage in your toe joints. When this happens, you'll experience even more pain and suffering that cannot be cured. 
  • Crossover Toe – This painful condition occurs when your second toe changes position to sit on top of your big toe. It may cause pain, instability, and many other problems.
  • Inflammation – Your bunion issue likely causes excessive inflammation in your feet. This problem could trigger sensitive feet and other problems that will worsen over time.
  • Disfigured Foot – Bunions can change the shape and structure of your foot and may even permanently disfigure its overall structure if you don't get treatment right away.

So, if you have bunions and need help managing them, it is critical to get help right away. Thankfully, bunion care is available for your needs. By working with your podiatrist, you can not only get rid of your bunions but prevent or even reverse some of the long-term symptoms that you may be experiencing as a result of your bunions.

Ways Bunion Treatment May Help

If you have bunions, you need to work with a podiatrist to get immediate care. Your treatment typically follows a few simple steps that help to make your life better. These steps include how your doctor will:

  • Assess the severity of your bunions 
  • Provide pain relief before surgery 
  • Surgically improve and repair your bunions 
  • Provide aftercare to ensure your treatment holds 
  • Perform any necessary adjustments after surgery 

This simple procedure helps to eliminate your risk of worsened bunion problems. In this way, it should be easier for Maryland residents to avoid serious long-term health foot health issues and stay healthy. Podiatrists can also help with other related problems, including relief from severe arthritis pain.

Treat Your Bunions Today

At Southern Maryland Foot & Ankle, Dr. Larry Hotchkiss, Dr. Justin Pointer, Dr. Trevor Klinkner, and Dr. Anthony Camarda can help California, MD, residents manage their bunion problems. Please contact us at (301)-690-6044 right away to learn more. You can also call our Waldorf Office at (301)-843-9581 or our Clinton Office at (301)-868-3899 to get high-quality treatment for your bunions.

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