Question 1

my sister has morton neuroma. wats that?

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A swollen: Or a "pinched nerve" in the foot is a good way of undertsanding it.

Question 2

hello, i have a morton neuroma in my right foot. what sports activities are recommended to do other than swimming? thank you!

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Morton's Neuroma: Unless you push of from the swimming pool's wall with your feet when doing laps, swimming should not affect your neuroma. Do avoid high impact exercises or sports. Visit a podiatrist for further information.

Question 3

what is morton's neuroma?

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Let try to help: Morton's neuroma is a painful condition that affects the ball of your foot, most commonly the area between your third and fourth toes. Morton's neuroma may feel as if you are standing on a pebble in your shoe or on a fold in your sock. Doctors don't understand exactly what causes morton's neuroma. Thanks.

Question 4

what does morton's neuroma feel like?

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Few symptoms: Usualy complaints are any of the below: numbnesss, burning, tingling, feeling like I have a sock bunched up under my foot or I am walking on a rock.....Those are the more common ones....

Question 5

what are the tests for morton's neuroma?

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See a podiatrist: Your podiatrist will get a detailed history and ask many questions about what the pain feels like.  Then your podiatrist will examine your feet and do several tests including: testing for the presence of a mulder's click, palpating the area between the metatarsals, squeezing the foot, evaluating whether the toes are spreading apart, evaluating for diminished sensation of the affected toes etc.

Question 6

what is the procedure for morton's neuroma edin?

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A method : Of cutting the structures that compress the nerve thru usage of a small camera and knife.

Question 7

what are ways to cure morton's neuroma naturally?

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Non-operative: Nonsurgical treatment is tried first. Your doctor may recommend any of the following:  padding and taping the toe area
 shoe inserts  changes to footwear (for example, shoes with wider toe boxes)
anti-inflammatory medicines taken by mouth or injected into the toe area
nerve blocking medicines injected into the toe area other painkillers physical therapy.

Question 8

what are the presenting symptoms of morton's neuroma?

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Paresthesias: Morton's neuromas can present as either a burning sensation, tingling, zinging or numbness in one or two toes.

Question 9

what symptoms does someone with morton's neuroma have?

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Neuroma: A morton's neuroma is a thickening of the nerve typically between the 3rd and 4th toes or the 2nd and 3rd toes. Often patients will describe walking on a rock, or that their sock is bunched up in their shoes. Burning, numbness to the toes and a feeling of swelling are typical. Tighter fitting shoes or high heels will make the symptoms worse.

Question 10

i want to know my options for treating morton's neuroma?

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Neuroma: Morton's neuroma has traditionally been treated with a corticosteroid injection which does help but often can be shortlived. One of the more latest effective treatments has been sclerosing alcohol injections. This injection therapy is typically given every 2 weeks for 3-7 injections. If this fails surgery to remove the neuroma is often needed. Wear wider shoes and avoid high heels will also help.

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Hello, i have a morton neuroma in my right foot. what sports activities are recommended to do other than swimming? thank you!

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What does morton's neuroma feel like?

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What are the tests for morton's neuroma?

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