Title: Morton's Neuroma (Intermetatarsal Neuroma) - Foot Health Facts
Headings: Morton's Neuroma (Intermetatarsal Neuroma)
Morton's Neuroma (Intermetatarsal Neuroma)
What Is a Neuroma?
Causes
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Nonsurgical Treatment
When Is Surgery Needed?

Content: People with certain foot deformities—bunions, hammertoes, flatfeet or more flexible feet—are at higher risk for developing a neuroma. Other potential causes are activities that involve repetitive irritation to the ball of the foot, such as running or court sports. An injury or other type of trauma to the area may also lead to a neuroma. Symptoms
If you have a Morton’s neuroma, you may have one or more of these symptoms where the nerve damage is occurring: Tingling, burning or numbness
Pain
A feeling that something is inside the ball of the foot
A feeling that there is something in the shoe or a sock is bunched up
The progression of a Morton’s neuroma often follows this pattern: The symptoms begin gradually. At first, they occur only occasionally when wearing narrow-toed shoes or performing certain aggravating activities. The symptoms may go away temporarily by removing the shoe, massaging the foot or avoiding aggravating shoes or activities. Over time, the symptoms progressively worsen and may persist for several days or weeks. The symptoms become more intense as the neuroma enlarges and the temporary changes in the nerve become permanent.