Symptoms
Symptoms of Morton's neuroma include the following sensations, usually between the third and fourth or (less often) second and third toes:
- Burning, pain, tingling, and numbness often shooting into the toes
- Discomfort that is worse while walking
- Feeling of a lump between the toes
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Symptoms are usually temporarily relieved when a person:
- Takes off their shoes
- Flexes their toes
- Rubs their feet
Diagnosis
The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, and perform a physical exam. Initial diagnosis of Morton's neuroma is based on your description of the type and location of pain and discomfort in the foot. The diagnosis will be confirmed by:
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Physical exam of the foot, including:
- Checking for mechanical abnormalities in the foot
- Squeezing the side of the foot, doing so will usually cause pain when Morton's neuroma is present
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Examination of your shoes to:
- Check for excess wear in parts of the shoe
- Check to see whether the shoes are too tight
- If the diagnosis is still in doubt, an x-ray may be done to rule out another cause of the pain (eg, fracture)
- An ultrasound may be used to visualize the neuroma
- Injections of local anesthetic can be used for diagnosis
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