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Neuroma is a painful condition that affects the ball of your foot. Most commonly the area between your third and fourth toes. It may feel as if you are standing on a pebble in your shoe or on a fold in your sock.
Neuroma occurs when the tissue around a nerve that leads to a toe thickens from irritation or compression. It most often occurs between the third and fourth toes, but can also occur between the second and third toes.
The symptoms of a neuroma include the following:
Although the exact cause for this condition is unclear, a number of factors can contribute to the formation of a neuroma:
Some imaging tests are more useful than others in the diagnosis of Morton’s neuroma:
Conservative treatment starts with using arch supports or foot pads for your shoes. These help relieve the pressure on the affected nerve. Other conservative treatments include:
However in severe cases it could lead to morton’s neuroma surgery which would require different steps.
One of the easiest ways to prevent recurrence of Morton’s neuroma is to wear the right kind of shoes.
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