Bunions
Bony bumps form on the joint at the base of the big toe, causing discomfort. Other signs include swelling, pain, and limited movement.
Other signs and symptoms of a bunion include:
- Swelling, redness or soreness around your big toe joint
- Corns and calluses – these typically develop around where the first and second toes are rubbing against each other
- A bulging bump on the outside of the base of your big toe
- Constant pain or pain that comes and goes
- Limited motion of the big toe
Related Foot notes

Bony bumps form on the joint at the base of the big toe, causing discomfort. Other signs include swelling, pain, and limited movement.
Other signs and symptoms of a bunion include:
- Swelling, redness or soreness around your big toe joint
- Corns and calluses – these typically develop around where the first and second toes are rubbing against each other
- A bulging bump on the outside of the base of your big toe
- Constant pain or pain that comes and goes
- Limited motion of the big toe