Title: Mortons Neuroma: Symptoms and Treatment of Plantar Neuroma | Healthy Living articles | Well Being center | SteadyHealth.com
Headings: Mortons Neuroma: Symptoms and Treatment of Plantar Neuroma
Mortons Neuroma: Symptoms and Treatment of Plantar Neuroma
Introduction to Morton's neuroma
Signs and Symptoms
Treatment of Morton's neuroma
Conservative Approach
Surgical Intervention
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Content: Initially, the pain becomes apparent and is aggravated when the individual wears tight, narrow or high-heeled shoes, or does activities that put pressure on the foot. Gradually, symptoms may be persistent, lasting for days and weeks. The pain is usually intermittent. Patients may experience two or three attacks in a week and then none for almost a year. Between attacks, there may be no symptoms or physical signs. Recurrences are variable. Parasthesia – tingling or pricking sensation, known as pins-and-needles may be experienced. Numbness is observed in the toes adjacent to the neuroma and appears to occur together with episodes of pain. The symptoms become more intense as the neuroma enlarges and many affected individuals become apprehensive about walking, or even placing their foot on the ground. The physical signs of Morton’s neuroma include the following: