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Morton’s neuroma , also known as Morton’s metatarsalgia , is a painful area where a nerve in the foot is irritated or damaged. It is a degenerative disease of the plantar nerve , and symptoms can often be alleviated with small measures, such as avoiding tight shoes or high heels. This metatarsalgia is very common and predominantly affects women.What is it?Morton’s neuroma is a painful condition that affects the sole of the foot , most commonly the area between the third and fourth toes. It feels like a pebble in a shoe or a twisted sock, causing a stinging pain. It can cause thickening of the tissue around one of the nerves leading to the toes.Be very careful with your shoes; high-heeled or tight-fitting shoes have been linked to the development of neuroma. Many people find relief by switching to lower-heeled and wider-toed shoes. Sometimes, corticosteroid injections or surgery may be necessary .SymptomsSymptoms of Morton’s neuroma are:
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