Morton’s Neuroma: Causes, Symptoms, Daignosis, Prevention and Treatment

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Morton's Neuroma
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What is a Morton's neuroma? 

• A neuroma is a benign (not cancerous) tumor of
  nerve tissue. A Morton's neuroma occurs in the
  ball of your foot between the bones of your toes.
  It most commonly occurs in the nerves between the
  bones of the third and fourth toes or the second
  and third toes.

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What is the cause of Morton's neuroma? 

• A neuroma may be caused by running or walking
  too much, but often the reason it happens is not
  known. The pain is made worse by running on hard
  surfaces or by wearing shoes that are too tight.

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How is Morton's neuroma diagnosed? 

• Your doctor will examine your foot and review
  your symptoms.

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How long will the effects of Morton's neuroma
last?

• The overall effects of a Mortons neuroma can be
  temporary or long-lasting. Some people can feel
  better simply by wearing more comfortable shoes.
  Others are in need of steroid shots or surgery. A
  steroid shot may give you relief in a few days to
  a few weeks. Recovery after surgery takes several
  weeks or longer.

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What are the symptoms of Morton's neuroma? 

• Your foot is painful. The pain is usually worse
  when your toes are pointed up. You may also
  suffer from numbness or tingling in the foot or
  toes. You have tenderness between the bones that
  are on each side of the neuroma.

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How is Morton's neuroma treated? 

• To treat this condition
• Wear properly fitting shoes
• Take an anti-inflammatory medicine, such as
  ibuprofen, as directed by your healthcare
  provider. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
  medicines (NSAIDs) may cause stomach bleeding and
  other problems. These risks increase with age.
  Read the label and take as directed. Unless
  recommended by your healthcare provider, do not
  take for more than 10 days
• Keep your foot up on a pillow when you sit or lie
  down
• Place an ice pack, gel pack, or package of frozen
  vegetables wrapped in a cloth on the affected
  area every 3 to 4 hours for up to 20 minutes at a
  time
• Your doctor may give you a shot of a steroid
  medicine

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How is Morton's neuroma treated? 
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• Wear a pad below one of the bones in your foot.
  Your doctor may suggest shoe inserts, called
  orthotics. You can also buy orthotics at a
  pharmacy or athletic shoe store or they can be
  custom-made.
• Surgery may be needed to remove the neuroma.
• Follow your doctors instructions. Ask your
  doctor
• How long it will take to recover
• What activities you should avoid and when you can
  return to your normal activities
• How to take care of yourself at home
• What symptoms or problems you should watch for
  and what to do if you have them
• Make sure you know when you should come back for
  a checkup.

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