Morton's neuroma
Symptoms of Morton's Neuroma
Symptoms Main symptoms of morton's neuroma: You may initially experience a tingling sensation in the space between your toes, which gets worse over time. This eventually develops into a sharp shooting or burning pain in the ball of your foot or at the base of your toes. There may also be some numbness in your toes. The pain is often worse when walking or wearing shoes that squash the feet. Some people describe walking with Morton's neuromaas feeling like there's a small stone stuck under your foot. Removing your shoes and rubbing your foot may reduce the pain.
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Introduction
Morton's neuroma is a condition that affects the nerves between the toes. Morton's neuroma can occur at any age, but most often affects middle-aged women. This may be because women tend to wear tight or high-heeled shoes that can put pressure on the feet.
Symptoms of Morton's Neuroma
You may initially experience a tingling sensation in the space between your toes, which gets worse over time. This eventually develops into a sharp shooting or burning pain in the ball of your foot or at the base of your toes.
Causes of Morton's Neuroma
Morton's neuroma occurs when one of the nerves between the toe bones becomes irritated, which causes it to become thicker. The exact cause of the irritation is unknown, but it may be caused by the nerve being squashed, stretched or damaged.
Treatment of Morton's Neuroma
Treatment for Morton's neuroma will depend on how long you've had the condition and its severity. Simple non-surgical treatments are effective for some people. Others may need surgery.
When to get medical advice if you suspect Morton's neuroma?
It's a good idea to make an appointment to see a podiatrist (specialist in foot problems) if you have persistent symptoms of Morton's neuroma, as the conditions unlikely to improve on its own.
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