The word “bunion” is Greek for turnip. And yes, this red, swollen bump at the base and side of your big toe can look like an unsightly root vegetable. More importantly, a bunion can be painful, making ...

Pain in your big toe joint can be due to a sudden injury like the sports-related "turf toe." Chronic health conditions like arthritis, bursitis, bunions, gout, and lesser-known conditions like ...