The word “bunion” is Greek for turnip. And yes, this red, swollen bump at the base and side of your big toe can look like an unsightly root vegetable. More importantly, a bunion can be painful, making ...

Bunions can be painful and inconvenient — and they can make finding shoes difficult. Also know by the medical term hallux valgus, bunions are bony projections that generally develop at the base of the ...

Bunions are more than just a nuisance they can be downright painful. And the embarrassing bump at the base of your big toe can make you think twice before slipping on your favorite strappy sandals.

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Bunions aren’t only unsightly under sandals and slides, but they can be incredibly painful, even if you wear the best orthopedic shoes with wide toe boxes or treat your feet to plush slippers. Luckily ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. This story first appeared in Healthy You - January 2026, The Gazette’s quarterly health publication.

Top down view of light skinned person pointing to the bunion on their right foot. The word “bunion” is Greek for turnip. And yes, this red, swollen bump at the base and side of your big toe can look ...