A nurse from Bruntingthorpe named Wendy Desbrow struggled with foot pain for four years before she finally got the medical care that she needed. Her discomfort started one day while she was working on a home improvement project, then started to grow exponentially. Activities like shopping and driving became out of the question as her agony grew to be unbearable.
Desbrow bounced around between several doctors without getting a proper diagnosis, until finally a specialist figured out that her problem was a case of Morton’s neuroma. A short while later she had her nerves fixed surgically, and now her foot has never felt better.
Morton’s neuroma is a painful nerve condition that can develop for a variety of different reasons. For help dealing with a neuroma or any other nerve disorder of the feet, talk to podiatrist Sharon L. Pletcher, DPM of Family Foot Center. Dr. Pletcher will recommend an appropriate form of treatment for your condition and answer any questions that you might have.
Morton’s Neuroma
Morton's neuroma is a painful foot condition that commonly affects the areas between the third and fourth toe and the ball of the foot, although other areas of the foot are also susceptible to this condition. Morton’s neuroma is caused by an inflamed nerve in the foot that is being squeezed and aggravated by surrounding bones. Women are more likely than men to have an occurrence of this foot condition. When a person has Morton's neuroma, it can feel as if they are walking on stones or marbles.
What Increases the Chances of having Morton’s Neuroma?
-Ill-fitting high heels or shoes that add pressure to the toe or foot area.
-Jogging, running and any sports that involve constant impact to the foot area.
-Flat feet, bunions, and any other foot deformity may put you at a higher risk for developing Morton’s neuroma.
If you suspect that you may have this condition, you should visit your podiatrist. A podiatrist will conduct a thorough physical examination to check for palpable masses between the bones of the foot.
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