4. Intermittent or Persistent Pain
In the initial stages of a bunion, the affected individual may not notice any symptoms of pain attributed to the condition. As inflammation starts to take hold of the big toe joint, the patient may begin to see signs of slight intermittent pain that occurs when they change direction by spinning on the ball of their foot. They may also feel uncomfortable sensations after removing their shoes at the end of the working day.
As the condition advances, the bunion starts to present symptoms of intense pain when walking and fitting the foot into a shoe. These pain symptoms come and go, depending on the stress the person places on the joint through physical activities.
However, when the bunion enters the advanced stages of the condition, the affected individual may notice persistent pain symptoms begin to develop. As a result, they find it sore and painful to put on shoes, and they start to experience pain when walking.