If a patient has an upturned bunion, it is likely to be caused by a bunion. This is because the bunion can cause the thumb to ride on the second toe, which can cause the bunion to be up. This may be accompanied by pain in the bunion and redness and swelling in the first metatarsophalangeal joint. It is recommended that the patient go to the hospital for a timely examination, such as an orthopantomogram of the foot, which can effectively determine the bunion condition. In addition, the patient’s performance can be used to determine whether the bunion is the cause of the problem. If the bunion is caused by an upturned thumb, it is recommended that the patient undergo surgery to correct the bunion. This will correct the bunion, which will effectively relieve the bunion pain and the redness and swelling of the first metatarsophalangeal joint.