Discomfort caused by bone pain on the leg is familiar to about 30% of women after 35 years. And with age, the number of women facing this problem is getting bigger. Most often, this kind of pain affects women, and this is a logical explanation.
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What causes pain
The answer is usually obvious - it's an emerging bone, which is often called a cone, and it appears most often near the thumb. But many are acquainted with cones and bones, which appeared near the little finger and even from the side. What caused their appearance, and most importantly, how to deal with them is of interest to everyone who has encountered this problem.
It should be noted that there may be several reasons for the appearance of a cone on the foot, the most frequent of which will be attributed to the first list of reasons:
- close, incorrectly selected shoes;
- high, more than 5-6 cm, heel;
- weak ligament and foot and leg muscles;
- genetic predisposition;
- is overweight;
- flat feet;
- heavy load on the legs( standing work).
Deformations caused by these causes are commonly referred to as valgus deformities.
The second list of causes should include bone diseases, among them will be:
- bursitis of the foot;
- gout( gouty arthritis);
- Osteoporosis.
These bones will require another type of treatment and the nature of their occurrence will be destructive processes occurring in the joints and bones of the foot. Often they become one of the manifestations of the general condition of the patient.
Near the thumb
Many people complain that they have a bone on their legs near the thumb. Ignorance of the cause of this pain makes people suffer from it. To get rid of or prevent this pain, let's find out what can cause and what symptoms accompany.
Why appears
The most common manifestation of the stone on the leg are the bumps near the thumb. The main reason for their appearance will be the reasons described in the first list.
The fact is that the bones of the foot are parallel, and the load on the foot has a longitudinal( from the heel to the thumb) and a transverse( line of the toe) line. This allows you to position the body load evenly on the bones of the foot. When wearing tight shoes, high heels, the presence of other factors listed in the first block of causes, the loads are redistributed.
They increase on the base of the big toe, the metatarsal bone can not withstand such a load and begins to deflect to the side, while other bones move towards the other fingers as if running into them. There is a curvature of the bone and the growth of cartilage on the damaged joint.
Important! What many consider to be the deposition of salts is actually an overgrown cartilaginous tissue, on a deformed joint.
Symptoms and stages of the disease
This problem manifests itself, above all, the appearance of a noticeable cone at the base of the thumb. At the initial stages, pain does not appear, only visually noticeable changes in the shape of the finger.
Then there is an unpleasant burning pain, which occurs after a long standing on your feet or a long walk.
Attention! Another unpleasant consequence of the bones will be a change in gait.
First it becomes heavy, awkward, and then there is lameness. Since the body weight will be redistributed, the load on the knees and hip joints will increase. They will find themselves in a changed, uncharacteristic situation, which will adversely affect them.
There are three stages of development of valgus deformation:
1st stage. The visual appearance of the cones, it becomes noticeable, the pain appears from time to time. The displacement does not exceed 20 0.The first signs of gait change appear. At this time, one of the problems will be the selection of shoes.
2nd stage. Occurrence of frequent pains: pain appears during long transitions, standing, visual increase in cones, it becomes more difficult to pick up shoes, the finger is heavily shifted. There is noticeable lameness. During this period, the deviation is from 20 to 50 0.
3rd stage. The pain is almost constant, it bothers even in a state of rest, it is very difficult to pick up shoes. It hurt to walk. Displacement is above 50 0, it affects other phalanges.
Important! When the bone on the leg is sore, the treatment will largely depend on the stage of the disease.
If the causes of the cone near the thumb become bone diseases: bursitis, gout, osteoporosis( from the second list of causes), then the pain and the increase in the bump are swift, very burning, the cone will turn red, hot and very painful. It will immediately make walking difficult.
If you have such symptoms, consult an orthopedist or surgeon. Since these diseases require special diagnosis( radiography and testing), as well as a specific treatment other than valgus deformity treatment.
Important! Treatment of acute inflammatory processes: bursitis, gout will require urgent, prolonged and complicated treatment. The earlier it starts, the better the prognosis for recovery.
Near the little finger
No less common problem, when the bone on the leg near the little finger hurts. Pain may occur for various reasons, which we will discuss.
First symptoms of
Usually the pain is acute, the lump itself is hot, swollen, markedly red. Very often, the swelling of the foot is manifested, which hinders putting on shoes, walking. In some cases, the pain is so strong that it does not allow to tread on the leg.
Important! A cone near the little finger can appear simultaneously with such formations near the thumb and from the side, and can be a single one.
The causes of cones
The appearance of a cone near the little finger can be connected:
- with manifestations of valgus foot in the 3rd stage;
- with a violation of metabolism, the accumulation of harmful substances in the joints - this is gout;
- penetration of infection into the joint of the little finger is bursitis( very rare);
- degenerative diseases of the joints - arthrosis.
Treatment of an appearance of a cone near the little finger will necessarily require treatment to an orthopedist or surgeon.
How to eliminate the pain
The pain that arises will necessarily force us to take measures to eliminate it. Many do not know what to do if the bones on the leg hurt and what actions to take to eliminate it. It is very important to take adequate measures to not only reduce pain, but also to stop the development of the disease.
After all, a bone on the leg can cause a lot of inconvenience with the choice of shoes and a violation of the gait. In addition, it often causes serious health problems.
Important! If there is a bump on the thumb or elsewhere in the foot, consult an orthopedist for advice. With the help of examination and analysis, it will be determined which of the reasons caused this pathology.
Here you also need:
- to choose the right shoes for daily wear;
- to eliminate the cause that caused cones on the leg;
- to carry out treatment of the arisen pathology;
- to carry out preventive measures after treatment.
So, the treatment of valgus deformity today has a whole arsenal of remedies: fixatives, correctors, gymnastics, special massage at later stages - operations to replace the joint.
Effective is the treatment with special fixatives, which fix the curved bone in the correct position. This avoids pain, but the fixator is completely unable to cure the ailment. Therefore, along with the use of a fixative, treatment should be carried out.
Among the treatment procedures should be special gymnastics and massages. Which will help restore blood circulation and will train muscles and ligaments.
In the later stages, when walking is very difficult, an operation to level the bones will be required. It should be remembered that there will be two operations. The first is designed to fix the metatarsal bone at the right place, and the second to resume the work of the foot. Between them you will have to walk with auxiliary means( crutches).
Important! The operation is complicated, but it restores the bone well.
Treatment of gout
When bones caused by the appearance of gout, bursitis or arthrosis, treatment will correspond to the disease.
In each case - this is decided by a doctor who treats the bone on his leg. So, treatment of gout will require treatment of the whole body, and not just swollen ossicles. It may be necessary to use antibiotics or resection of the affected cavity( with extensive bursitis).
Treatment with folk remedies
The protruding cone on the thumb is often treated with folk remedies. We already wrote how to treat a bone on the leg at home, so let's give the most effective ways. Among them there are not only herbs, but also those that can be bought at the pharmacy.
Ointments
One of the good pain relievers will be ointments and creams. They will become a remedy for swelling and inflammation. Among ointments for ossicles is well known ointment on a chicken egg.
- chicken egg( white) - 1 piece;
- pork lard - 1 tbsp.l.;
- turpentine - 10 g;
- acetic acid - 100 g.
Place the egg together with the shell for 2 weeks in acetic acid in the dark. Then throws out the shell, and shake the contents of the glass, add the lard and turpentine, shake again to a homogeneous mass. The ointment is ready - we put it on the sore spot.
Bile of animals
It is believed that from the bulging cones on the big finger bird bile helps, which can be bought at the pharmacy.
Recipe 1
Day 1: wash the bone with warm water and lubricate the affected area with bile at night through the day.
2nd day: grease with a solution of vinegar( 9%) and iodine( 5 drops).
Recipe 2
- Bile - 100 g.
- Camphor oil - 400 g.
- Chili pepper - 2 pods.
Pepper grind to a powder, mix all the ingredients and press for 2 weeks in a dark place. Make compresses for the stone for the night. In the morning remove the residue with warm water.
Fresh fish
Compresses need fresh river fish. It is necessary to wash a piece by the size of the stone. Attach it to a sore spot and cover with gauze. This procedure should be carried out for 7 days. Next 7 days grease the pine cone with fir oil.
Salt
Conventional salt or sea salt will work well in the early stages. It is good to make baths for feet out of it. The pain passes, puffiness is well removed.
Prevention
Prophylaxis of the protruding stone is very important. It should include proper nutrition, wearing comfortable shoes. Very good special massage and gymnastics for the feet. They help to strengthen the muscles of the legs. By the way, if you are tormented by a spur on your leg, then read about how to quickly get rid of this unpleasant ailment.
Treatment should be started as soon as a cone has been found. Since it will not be possible to restore the disturbed integrity of the foot, one can only stop further deformation, and hence further bulging of the cone.