Questions to ask your doctor?
If you have been told that you have bunions, you may want to talk to your doctor to find out more.
Here are some questions you may want to ask.
- How do you know that I have bunions?
- Do I need an X-ray?
- Will my bunions get worse?
- What can I do to stop them from getting worse?
- What can I do to make them hurt less?
- What kind of shoes should I wear?
- Could a shoe insole help?
- What exercises can I do to try to stop my bunions from getting worse?
- Do I need to have an operation?
- What are the risks of surgery for bunions?
- How long will it take me to get better after surgery?
- Will my toe be straight and stop hurting after an operation?
- Will it be easier for me to walk and wear shoes?
- What will happen to my feet if I don't have surgery?
This information was last updated in May 09, 2008
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