Title: Neuroma: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Headings: An Overview of Neuroma
An Overview of Neuroma
Abnormal growths that can cause pain
Symptoms
Abnormal Pain Type: Allodynia
Causes
Diagnosis
Treatment
Surgery
A Word From Verywell

Content: 5 ﻿
Surgery, especially limb amputations, mastectomy, or hernia repair
Tight shoes
High heels with pointed toes
Flat feet or other genetic abnormalities
Bunions
Repetitive stress
Pregnancy
Illnesses such as rheumatoid arthritis or gout
When neuromas form after surgery, it can cause pain to persist long after the expected surgical healing time. This can lead to chronic postoperative pain. While neuromas are often associated with amputations, they don't cause phantom limb pain. However, they can make it difficult or impossible to wear a prosthetic. Diagnosis
To diagnose a neuroma, your doctor will ask you about your symptoms and perform a physical exam. Often, they'll do what's called Tinel's test, which involves tapping over the path of the nerve to see if it causes pain or tingling. Depending on the location of the suspected neuroma, they may also feel for a distinctive lump in the painful area. You may also be sent for imaging. An X-ray can help rule out other potential causes of pain, and ultrasounds are good at spotting neuromas. 1 Magnetic resonance imaging is sometimes used, but it can lead to false positives and is much more expensive than an ultrasound.