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10 Signs You May Have Morton’s Neuroma

WHAT IS MORTON'S NEUROMA?A neuroma is simply a swollen nerve. Morton's neuroma occurs in the nerves at the base of the toes on the bottom of the foot, most commonly between the third and fourth toes.

If a nerve is repeatedly pinched or irritated, it will enlarge and, like a scar, develop extra fibrous tissue.

The aggravated nerve can cause numbness, tingling, burning, or shooting pains.

What causes this condition isn't fully known, but the experts at FootSmart and The Podiatry Institute agree that there are 10 signs you may have Morton’s neuroma.

1. A numb or tingling sensation in the toes or the ball of the foot.

2. A burning or shooting pain in the toes or ball of your foot.

3. The feeling of a bulge or fullness between your toes.

4. The feeling that your toes are asleep.

5. Feeling like you’re walking on a wrinkled or crumpled sock.

6. Cramping of the toes or a clicking feeling when you walk.

7. A frequent urge to take off your shoe and massage your foot.

8. Aggravated pain from applying pressure or wearing shoes.

9. The toes closest to the pain starting to spread.

10. Curtailing your activities because of the pain, or your pain becoming worse over time.

Many cases of Morton's neuroma will clear up with at-home treatment.

However, if you have pain that does not respond to those treatments and affects your daily activities, you may need injections or even minor surgery.

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For more information about treating and preventing Morton’s neuroma from the experts at FootSmart and the Podiatry Institute, visit www.footsmart.com/Foot-Health-Resource-Center.