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Suggest Treatment For Bone Spur In Foot

Posted on Wed, 28 Oct 2015

Question: I can send a photo of a bone spur on my foot, just below my big toe. I have had this for as long as I can remember, but it appears to be growing. No pain.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Likely osteoarthritis. Glucosamine helpful.

Detailed Answer:

Hi
Thanks for your query

I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar

I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Your are likely to having osteoarthritis of foot joint as it is common in your age.It will be better to see your x Ray to serve you better. But if it is painless then nothing to worry. Glucosamine can be of help .Analgesic can be taken whenever you have pain.

You can discuss with your doctor about it.

Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (10 minutes later)

Dr XXXXXXX I am sure this is a Bunion. It is getting to be the size of a golf ball. Any suggestions that are non surgical?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No nonsurgical treatment is needed as it is painless.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back
As this is not painful so no nonsurgical treatment is needed and helpful.
Everything else already discussed.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
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Wishing you good health
Take care

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar