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Is it possible to have neuroma by fifth metatarsal?

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Yes: Neuromas can occur anywhere, but most frequently between 3rd and 4 the toes. Your pain might be a corn or compression reaction from tight shoe. Rather than guess, get examined by a podiatrist for an accurate diagnosis, then you can treated and resolve this problem

Answered 6/15/2016

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Neuroma: It is on the sole or top of foot? On the sole of foot there is a entity called Morton's neuroma, or a wart . On the top it could be a ganglion cyst, Rest, elevate no high heels . For a wart duct tape over the lesion for a week or two can actually help. Neuromas may need steroids injection Follow up with podiatrist. http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/mortons-neuroma-topic-overview

Answered 6/16/2016

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Sure, anywhere: there is nerve you can potentially have a neuroma. There are more common locations of Neuroma than others though. Most common in foot is between 3rd and 4th metatarsal…Sometimes the proximal branches can get radiating pain….

Answered 11/28/2017

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