The journal Arthritis Care and Research has published the Framingham Foot Study research that supports the idea that bunions are hereditary according to the Huffington Post.
A bunion, also know as hallux valgus, is defined as the painful swelling on the first joint of the big toe and appears in "third of older adults."
Researchers examined 1,370 people with bunions along with other foot disorders. The research revealed that "31 percent of the participants had bunions, 30 percent had lesser toe deformities and 28 percent had plantar soft tissue atrophy."
"These new findings highlight the importance of furthering our understanding of what causes greater susceptibility to these foot conditions, as knowing more about the pathway may ultimately lead to early prevention or early treatment," said Dr. Marian Hannan,a study researcher and editor of the Arthritis Care and Research.
Those who suffer from bunions eventually receive surgery. Bunions are not only painful but they are not aesthetically pleasing.
Research also shows that hereditary foot disorders are found significantly in Caucasian men and women with European ancestry. Amongst bunions, hammer toe and claw toe are also hereditary.
Although prior research published by the Arthritis Care and Research journal proved that bunions appear more in older women, the new research show that it is inevitable to fall victim to some foot disorders and hopes the new research can lead to early detection and treatment.
For those who felt the need to change their style of shoes to prevent such foot disorders from happening, you can now be free to walk in whatever you please. Some feel the need to still be cautious.
"This what we tell out patients. It is something a person will have a predisposition to, but poor footwear will exacerbate it," said Richard Handford from the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists in the UK.
