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10 Signs You May Have Morton’s Neuroma
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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.
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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.
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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.
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1. A numb or tingling sensation in the toes or the ball of the foot.
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2. A burning or shooting pain in the toes or ball of your foot.
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3. The feeling of a bulge or fullness between your toes.
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4. The feeling that your toes are asleep.
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5. Feeling like you’re walking on a wrinkled or crumpled sock.
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6. Cramping of the toes or a clicking feeling when you walk.
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7. A frequent urge to take off your shoe and massage your foot.
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8. Aggravated pain from applying pressure or wearing shoes.
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9. The toes closest to the pain starting to spread.
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10. Curtailing your activities because of the pain, or your pain becoming worse over time.
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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.