Treatment Bunions

This section is about what over the counter treatments are available (not all treatments may be available in that country) and how they help.

Please check all ingredients, do not use if one is allergic or sensitive to them

Aim:

The aim is to make sure bunion does not get any worst and provide as much comfort as possible.

There are a wide range of painkillers and anti-inflammatory painkillers available and are available in a variety of forms from sachets, liquids, tablets and soluble tablets and patches.

Paracetamol

Paracetamol has no anti-inflammatory action.
It does help to reduce temperature and pain by blocking signals to the brain and is gentle on the stomach. Paracetamol must be taken to the manufacturer’s direction.
Do not exceed dose as it can be dangerous.
Please be aware Paracetamol can be found in many cold and flu products so don’t take them together or talk to your pharmacist if one is not sure.

Non-Steroid Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (i.e. Aspirin, Ibuprofen)

They have painkilling, anti-inflammatory and lowering fever properties by helping to blocking prostaglandins.
They can cause stomach upset (extra caution must be taken with those who have a stomach ulcer) so it is important to have it with or after food.
It can also raise one’s blood pressure (extra caution on those with heart problems).
They must be taken according to manufacturer’s directions as exceeding the does can be dangerous.
Please be aware that cold and flu products have NSAIDS. Do not take at same time or talk to your pharmacist if one is not sure.

Epsom salts

Epsom salts can help soften bunion in preparation for other treatments i.e. moisturising, wear protective plasters and supports.
Add a handful of Epsom salts to a bath or basin of warm water, then soaking the affected skin for 10 minutes.