Morton\u2019s neuroma is a painful benign growth affecting the ball of your foot in the nerve cells. It mostly occurs between the third and fourth toes (reason why it\u2019s also called intermetatarsal neuroma) and it may feel as if you\u2019re standing on a pebble in your shoe.<\/p>\n
Morton\u2019s neuroma is caused when the nerves in the feet become irritated or compressed often due to wearing tight or high heeled shoes. The irritated nerve thickens and as a result of the pressure on it, it gradually becomes painful.<\/p>\n
Individuals with foot abnormalities such as hammertoes, bunions, flat feet or high arches are at a higher risk of developing Morton\u2019s neuroma.<\/p>\n
Participating in certain sports which feature tight shoes can also put pressure on your toes.<\/p>\n
There are no outward obvious symptoms of this condition, but you may experience the following:<\/p>\n
If the foot pain lasts longer than a few days despite changing your footwear and modifying your activities, you should consult your physician.<\/p>\n
Your doctor will do a physical examination of your foot and ask you how the pain started. He\/she will put pressure on the ball of the foot and move the toes so as to see where exactly you have pain. Morton\u2019s neuroma is normally diagnosed from a physical exam and the symptoms you\u2019re experiencing, but to rule out other conditions, your doctor may recommend the following tests:<\/p>\n
Treatment for Morton\u2019s neuroma usually depends on the severity of the symptoms.<\/p>\n
Your doctor will first recommend conservative treatments such as:<\/p>\n
If the conservative treatments will not help, your doctor may suggest:<\/p>\n
At King\u2019s College Hospital Dubai, we focus on offering an exemplary service, from initial consultation through to final diagnosis and treatment and beyond. Our multidisciplinary team of expert doctors, nurses, physio therapists are here to offer tailored management and treatment of your condition, and to answer any questions that you might have throughout your time with us. Whatever you need us for, we\u2019re only a phone-call away.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":273,"menu_order":375,"template":"","service-category":[],"class_list":["post-3935","service","type-service","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t