A neuroma is the development of a benign tumor of a nerve, while Morton's neuroma is slightly different in nature. Morton's neuroma is not actually a tumor, but rather a thickening of the tissue that surrounds the digital nerve that leads to the toes. Patients who report a sensation that they are walking on a marble and have persistent pain in the ball of their foot may have this condition.
Morton's neuroma most commonly develops between the third and fourth toes. The condition occurs as the nerve passes under the ligament that connects the toe bones or metatarsals in the forefoot. The condition is more common in women than in men, occurring eight to ten times more often in women than in men.
Morton's Neuroma - Symptoms
In many cases there are no outward physical signs of the condition, because it is really not a tumor. Since there is not a tumor, a lump may not develop and often does not occur. The most common symptoms of Morton's neuroma include:
· Burning pain within the ball of the foot that may radiate into the toes
· Pain in the foot that intensifies with activity or the wearing of shoes
· Although rare, night time pain may occur
· Numbness in the toes
· Unpleasant sensations in the toes
· Pain in the foot that intensifies with activity or the wearing of shoes
· Although rare, night time pain may occur
· Numbness in the toes
· Unpleasant sensations in the toes
Runners and active individuals who perform exercise on a routine basis often report the feeling of pain as they push off from a starting block or even the ground before taking a stride. High-heeled shoe wearers may also experience an aggravation to the condition as pressure is placed on the area of condition development. Tight and narrow shoes contribute to symptoms because the compressing of the toe bones and nerve being pinched aggravates the condition.
Simply changing the type of footwear typically worn or alleviating activities that contribute to pain and discomfort may relieve symptoms. Your doctor will be able to discuss the changes you can make at home to help eliminate flare-ups and symptoms from occurring.
Treatment Options
Treatment options vary depending on the severity of the case. Nonsurgical treatments can be as simple as wearing wider shoes, implementing custom shoe inserts or pads, or taking medication designed to reduce inflammation. Nearly 80 percent of people who receive conservative treatment for Morton's neuroma experience relief. However, when conservative treatment fails, surgical options may be available. Your doctor may discuss surgical treatment options with you, when all other forms of treatment do not provide the kind of relief you want.
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