Bunions

A bump on the side of your big toe may be a bunion. This condition, in which your big toe bends toward your other toes, can make it painful to walk. It may cause inflammation and irritation on your big toe and second toe.
Bunions may be the result of the foot structure you inherited, and tight- or ill-fitting shoes or standing too long may aggravate them. Proper-fitting shoes, over the counter orthotics, and OTC pain relievers may be a simple solution to help bunions, or you may need the advice and treatment of your doctor.