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Neuroma
What is Neuroma?
Neuroma is swelling of nerve or tissue around the nerve. Located in the ball of the foot, which usually occurs between the toes.
Causes:
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Activities like running, skiing, ballet, and sports that amplify pressure repeatedly on the ball of the foot.
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Shoes being too tight
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High Heels
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Flat Feet
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High Arches
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Bunions
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Hammer Toes
Symptoms:
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Swelling
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Diffculty walking from pain
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Burning Pain in the ball of the foot
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Numbness in the toes
Treatments:
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Placement of metatarsal pads by a specialist and given prescription,
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Cortisone injections in the location of the pain.
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Surgical removal of the Neuroma.
