My six year old has bunions any advise??????

I have noticed that my six year old daughter has bunions which are quite big considering the size of her feet and she is now finding them painful when running . I have been careful that she has properly fitted shoes and she never has heels higher than 1 cm. However my mum and grandma also have them but they got theirs in there 20's. So does anybody have any advise please on what will happen when I take her to the doctors on friday. Thank you

They will tell you to wait until the bunions are causing problems for her. Then she will have surgery to correct them.

rather strange for one that young

I think you should ask the doctor.

i am currently experiencing this with my ten year old daughter,it's not actually bunions it's the toe growing the wrong way,as a bunion is extra bone and on my daughters x-ray there is no extra bone.go to your docs and explain her discomfort and you should be refered to the hospital.good luck.also they wont operate as the bone is still growing and it could re occur

They will be able to fit her with specially moulded shoe inserts that will allow her to walk and run without pain. It is a good solution in the short term and may prevent the bunions from developing.
Surgery can be an option but it is painful and not usually recommended for children.

Dear Asker!

A bunion is an abnormal, bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of your big toe. Your big toe joint becomes enlarged, forcing the toe to crowd against your other toes. This puts pressure on your big toe joint, pushing it outward beyond the normal profile of your foot, and resulting in pain. Bunions can also occur on the joint of your little toe (bunionette).

Bunions can occur for a number of reasons, but a common cause is wearing shoes that fit too tightly. They can also develop as a result of inherited structural defect, injury, stress on your foot or another medical condition.

Often, treatment involves conservative steps that may include changing your shoes, padding your bunion and wearing shoe inserts. Severe cases of bunions may require surgery to relieve the pain.

Treatment

Treatment options vary depending on the severity of your bunion and the amount of pain it causes you. Early treatment is best to decrease your risk of developing joint deformities.

Conservative treatment
Nonsurgical treatments that may relieve the pain and pressure of a bunion include:

* Changing shoes. Wear roomy, comfortable shoes that provide plenty of space for your toes.
* Padding and taping. Your doctor can help you tape and pad your foot in a normal position. This can reduce stress on the bunion and alleviate your pain.
* Medications. Acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) can control the pain of a bunion. Your doctor may suggest nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others) or naproxen (Aleve), for relieving pain and reducing inflammation. Cortisone injections also can be helpful.
* Physical therapy. The heating effect of ultrasound therapy or whirlpool baths can provide relief from the pain and inflammation of a bunion.
* Shoe inserts. Padded shoe inserts (orthotics) can help control abnormal movement of your foot, reducing your symptoms and preventing your bunion from getting worse. Over-the-counter arch supports can provide relief for some people, though others may require prescription orthotics.

Surgical options
If conservative treatment doesn't provide relief, you may need surgery. A number of surgical procedures are performed for bunions, and no particular surgery is best for every problem. Knowing what caused your bunion is essential for choosing the best procedure to ensure correction without recurrence. Most surgical procedures include a bunionectomy, which involves:

* Removing the swollen tissue from around your big toe joint
* Straightening your big toe by removing part of the bone
* Permanently joining the bones of your affected joint

You may be able to walk on your foot immediately after some bunion procedures. With other procedures, it may be a few weeks or longer. To prevent a recurrence, you'll need to wear proper shoes after recovery.

Surgery isn't recommended unless a bunion causes you frequent pain. A bunionectomy 鈥?like other types of surgery 鈥?is not without risk. Additionally, you may still have pain or you could develop a new bunion in your big toe joint after surgery. Consider trying conservative treatment before having a bunionectomy.

Hope that may help you!
Good luck!