In case of hallux valgus toe deformity and pain
The number of hallux valgus patients increases rapidly in hot weather like these days.
In summer, people often wear shoes that expose their feet, so the shape of their toes is visible to people, and summer shoes that tighten their big toes like sandals and slippers worsen the symptoms.Sandals that we often wear in summer are generally thin and flat with no heels, so our body weight is supported only by a thin string in front of our feet. As a result, excessive weight and pressure are applied to the front cheek, which can cause foot deformation or pain as the big toe is pressed.
If a disease occurs, you should deal with it with caution.
The foot plays such an important role that it is called the second heart. It’s often taken lightly because it’s far from our eyes. However, if you take the hallux valgus, which is the cause of the big toe deformation and pain lightly, additional damage can occur, such as severe pain as well as normal walking and affecting other areas.Therefore, we have to deal with it with caution. So this time, we will take a closer look at hallux valgus.
What kind of disease is it?
This disease generally refers to a disease in which the big toe bends to the second toe and causes foot deformation. The first metatarsal bone (the instep of the foot), which corresponds to the base of the thumb, is mainly caused by jumping out, and considering the function of the foot, it has a lot of influence on walking activities such as walking, running, so you need to be careful in your daily life.
Hallux valgus can be caused by a variety of causes.It can be caused by congenital causes such as flat feet and toe joints being more flexible than other people, but it is often caused by acquired causes. As for lifestyle, it can occur if you often wear high heels or high heels with narrow front cheeks.In addition, excessive wearing of shoes with narrow legs or flat shoes with few cushions can also cause diseases.In the early stages, foot deformities do not appear clearly and are left unattended by many people.However, this disease is a progressive disease, and if left unattended, it gradually deforms and hurts, causing pain as well as inconvenience due to the pressure of joints when wearing shoes, and blisters may occur due to friction with the inside of the shoes.Even if you have blisters, if you don’t take care of them, you can get infected with wounds or bacteria, and the walking posture may be distorted due to pain, resulting in a loss of overall balance and inability to walk normally.As I said earlier, many people think that even if your toes hurt, it’s because of the narrow-cheeked shoes or a minor problem. If the cause of pain is hallux valgus, treatment according to the condition after a detailed examination leads to safe and satisfactory results.Therefore, in this hospital, medical staff with various experiences and know-how conduct detailed examinations directly and selectively treat according to individual conditions. Even if it is the same problem, there are differences in the cause, angle of deformation, and symptoms that appear, but treatment that takes this into account leads to satisfactory results without inconvenience.Therefore, our hospital provides selective treatment, so if you are worried about treatment, you can get detailed consultation through the hospital.Daily care along with treatment is important.This disease is often caused by congenital causes, but it is often caused by wrong lifestyle habits, so it is recommended to avoid wearing slippers or sandals as much as possible and wear low heels below 5cm. In addition, frequent toe stretching and foot bathing and massage are also effective in preventing diseases, so please refer to this point to protect your foot health.Despite these efforts, diseases can occur, but please keep in mind that if a problem occurs, additional damage can be prevented only by dealing with it with caution rather than taking it lightly.This time, I talked about hallux valgus, which is the cause of deformation and pain in the big toe.This disease often occurs in women wearing high heels, but it is also a common problem for men who wear height-up insoles and shoes, so I hope you will be alert and deal with suspicions and initial symptoms rather than complacent.If you have any other questions regarding this, please feel free to contact us anytime. Yonsei Gonu Hospital provides detailed counseling and answers. Thank you.Yonsei Gunwoo Hospital, 1814 Nambu Circulation Road, Gwanak-gu, SeoulYonsei Gunwoo Hospital, 1814 Nambu Circulation Road, Gwanak-gu, SeoulPrevious Image Next ImagePrevious Image Next ImagePrevious Image Next Image