Title: Foot Pain: Causes, Treatment, and When to See a Doctor
Headings: Causes of Foot Pain and Treatment Options
Causes of Foot Pain and Treatment Options
Everything you need to know about foot pain
Plantar Fasciitis
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Treatment
Metatarsalgia
Morton's Neuroma
Achilles Tendonitis
Osteoarthritis
Ingrown Toenails
Symptoms
Causes
Diagnosis
Treatment
Corns and Calluses
Bunions
Hammer Toe
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Content: Treatment
Wearing metatarsal pads is the primary treatment for metatarsalgia. Surgery may be considered if other treatments don't provide relief. 5
Metatarsophalangeal Joint Disorders
Morton's Neuroma
Another common nerve problem within the foot is Morton's neuroma, which causes a sharp or burning pain in the ball of the foot. Many people describe an uncomfortable sensation that's akin to walking on a marble or pebble. While a neuroma is technically a benign (noncancerous) tumor of a nerve, Morton's neuroma more accurately refers to a thickening of the tissue that surrounds one of the small nerves between the toes (called an interdigital nerve). Symptoms
Besides a shooting or burning pain in the ball of the foot that may spread between two toes (most commonly, between the third and fourth toes), numbness may occur, as well as pain that worsens with activity or when wearing shoes. Causes
While the cause of Morton's neuroma has not been fully teased out, experts suspect that certain factors, like wearing tight, narrow shoes (for example, high heels) or having flat feet, lead to increased pressure and subsequent injury to the tissue surrounding an interdigital nerve. 6
Diagnosis
Besides a medical history and physical exam, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging are sometimes used to diagnosis Morton's neuroma. Treatment
Proper shoe inserts that decrease pressure on the toe bones may ease the pain of Morton's neuroma. A roomier and broad-toed shoe that allows the toes to spread out may also be helpful.