Morton/'s neuroma Symptoms

Signs and symptoms
... Typically, there''s no outward sign of this condition, such as a lump. Instead, you may experience the following symptoms: A burning pain in the ball of your foot that may radiate into your toes Tingl...

Causes
... Doctors don''t understand exactly what causes Morton''s neuroma. The condition seems to occur in response to irritation, pressure or injury to one of the digital nerves that lead to your toes. The gro...

Morton/'s neuroma Treatment

Treatment
... Treatment depends on the severity of your symptoms. Your doctor will likely recommend trying conservative approaches first. This may include resting your feet, changing to better-fitting shoes and tak...

Self-care
... To help relieve the pain associated with Morton''s neuroma and allow the nerve to heal, consider the following self-care steps: Take anti-inflammatory medications. Over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-i...

Morton/'s neuroma Other

Overview
... A neuroma is a noncancerous (benign) growth of nerve tissue that can develop in various parts of your body. Morton''s neuroma occurs in a digital nerve in your foot, often between your third and fourt...