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
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Content: Allodynia
Specific symptoms depend on the region of the body where the neuroma forms. In Morton's neuroma, which is most often between the third and fourth toes, symptoms include: 1 ﻿
Burning pain in the ball of the foot that may radiate into the toes
Sharp, tingling pain that intensifies with activity
Pain that's exacerbated by wearing shoes, especially if they're tight or narrow
Numbness or unpleasant sensations
Clicking sensation when you walk
Pain after taking off shoes
An Overview of Morton's Neuroma
People with neuromas are at risk for developing pain in a larger area from something called complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). This usually develops over time. CRPS can lead to additional symptoms in nearby tissues and structures, such as: 4 ﻿
Changes in circulation and sweat production
Changes in hair density
Decreased bone density
Typically, these symptoms will improve when the neuroma is successfully treated. An Overview of CRPS
Causes
The neuroma is basically a ball of scar tissue and long threads called axons, which form as the nerve attempts to heal. Not all neuromas are painful, but people don't usually notice the ones that don't hurt. Neuromas are caused by injuries to a a nerve, which can be a laceration (cut), a crushing injury, nerve compression, or an excessive stretch. Common causes include: