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: 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. Doctors sometimes use a nerve block as well, which means they inject an anesthetic at the site of pain or along the known pathways of nerves believed to be involved. If it alleviates the pain, that confirms the diagnosis. Treatment
The initial treatment for a neuroma is nonsurgical and may involve medications, physical therapy, or both. Common medications for neuroma include: 6 ﻿
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