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Morton’s Neuroma

Morton’s neuroma is a benign but painful condition that affects one of the nerves between the toes and leads to thickening. Nerves traveling between the 3rd and 4th toes compress, causing irritation, and swelling. It can cause a sharp, burning pain in the ball of your foot. You may have stinging, burning, or numbness in the affected toes.

The pain of Morton’s neuroma worsens with prolonged standing or walking for long-distance and worsens by poorly fitting or improperly padded shoes. It may also feel like a small lump is pushing the ball of your foot. Sometimes you may have Morton’s neuroma without any signs or symptoms.

What Causes Morton’s Neuroma?

Morton’s neuroma's exact cause is entirely not clear, but it seems to occur in response to irritation, pressure, or injury to one of the nerves that lead to your toes. Several factors increase the risk of developing Morton’s neuroma, including:

• High heels
• Foot deformities
• Frequently wearing tight shoes or shoes with a narrow toe box
• Repetitive sports such as running that increase pressure on the ball of the foot

The condition is more common in middle-aged women than men. It is more common among people that participate in high-impact sports.

We Help Morton’s Neuroma

The good news is that Morton’s neuroma is a treatable foot condition. However, if not treated promptly, it can lead to permanent nerve damage. This complication might result in mobility and balance issues later in life.

Our doctor will obtain a thorough history of your symptoms and examine your foot to arrive at an accurate diagnosis. Our doctor will observe tenderness on the compressed involved area and attempt to reproduce symptoms by manipulating your foot in a physical examination. Additional tests may be required to successfully diagnose the condition and rule out other possible causes, such as X-rays, MRI, or an ultrasound. Once a diagnosis for Morton’s Neuroma is confirmed, the doctors at Harbor Health Center can develop a treatment program that best suits their situations, prevents bumps from occurring in the future, and relieve your symptoms.

If you are experiencing foot pain that has lasted for more than a few days, you should contact the office of Harbor Health Center to schedule an appointment! Early detection of Morton’s neuroma can provide you with better odds for effective treatment and provide pain relief.