4. Foot Pain
Pain symptoms differ in affected individuals, depending on the size of the growth and the extent of the inflammation in the toe joint. Bunions cause the unnatural separation of the bones of the big toe from the rest of the foot, resulting in pain sensations that come and go.
However, in some cases, bunions may produce complications that further pain symptoms. Plantar fasciitis occurs when the plantar fascia begins to tear away from the toes due to inflammation and stress.
When this happens, the person may notice that they start to feel symptoms of heel pain as well. If left untreated, plantar fasciitis may become a permanent, chronic condition that causes the affected individual to lose mobility in the affected foot.
People with large bunions may find it difficult to move their big toes. Flexing or shifting the toe with your fingers may result in sharp pains throughout the joint.