What Is A Neuroma?

Do you ever feel a pinch in between your toes? Or maybe even the feeling of stepping on a tiny pebble when walking? One of the most common neuromas, a pinched nerve that occurs in various parts of the human body, is Morton’s neuroma. Morton’s neuroma is common in the feet caused by high heels, flat feet, or sports. At Cherrywood Foot Care, your very own podiatrist in Bethpage NY, will provide you with the best care and treatment to your satisfaction. 

What is the cause of a neuroma?

A neuroma is a benign growth of nerve tissue that is caused by tissue that is rubbing against each other which irritates the nerves even further. Some of the following symptoms are:

  • Tingling (especially between third and fourth toes)
  • Numbness
  • Pain in the ball of the foot 
  • Shooting pains in the foot
  • Discomfort when walking in shoes

Just imagine stepping on the affected foot with burning pain. Not so pretty right?

How is a neuroma diagnosed?

Our podiatrist in Bethpage NY will start your examination and reoccurring symptoms to determine a diagnosis which might include pressing of the feet, a motion test, and an ultrasound or MRI if further spotting of the tissues is needed.

How is a neuroma treated?

Once we confirm a diagnosis, we will recommend several treatments:

  • Corrective shoes
    • Wearing simple footpads and arch supports will help support the foot especially when walking and playing high-impact sports. This will improve your condition as the pressure from the nerves is being relieved.
  • Cortisone injections
    • Cortisone injections help pain and swelling go down.
  • In severe cases, surgery
    • In severe cases, surgical removal of the growth is necessary if pain and growth are extreme.

Our podiatrist in Bethpage, NY highly recommends visiting the Cherrywood Foot Care website for footcare guidelines to learn more about caring for your feet, pain management, diagnostic processes, and access a self-assessment quiz.

Contact Cherrywood Foot Care: Podiatrist in Bethpage NY

If you are experiencing any symptoms and need an examination, we are here to help. We know you want to continue being active and having fun, so we are here to help. For a podiatrist in Bethpage NY, make sure to contact our team at Cherrywood Foot Care.

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