Most people rely quite heavily on their feet each and every day. For that reason, getting or keeping your feet healthy is really important.

One relative common foot problem that can compromise the function of your foot and cause pain is the formation of bunions (hallux valgus). A bunion is when your big toe points toward the second toe. This causes a bump on the inside edge of your toe.

Bunions occur more commonly in women and can sometimes run in families. People born with abnormal bones in their feet are more likely to form a bunion. Wearing narrow-toed, high-heeled shoes may also lead to the development of a bunion.

The condition may become very painful as extra bone and a fluid-filled sac grows at the base of the big toe.