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Metatarsalgia
A condition resulting in pain and inflammation in the ball of the foot. The most common causes are overuse during physical activity, tight fitting footwear with an elevated heel, and from running barefoot when not accustomed to it.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
How long it usually lasts:
How common it is:
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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A 38-year old asked:
What can I do about metatarsalgia?
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Please tell me about suffering from metatarsalgia?
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Is there a permanent cure for metatarsalgia?
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What's the recovery time for metatarsalgia surgery?
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Could mortons/metatarsalgia be caused by under pronating?
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A 28-year old female asked:
Should i avoid standing poses in yoga if I have metatarsalgia?
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A 45-year old asked:
Please explain if it is possible to have metatarsalgia and neuroma?
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What are the differences between plantar fascists and metatarsalgia?
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A 41-year old asked:
Can you have metatarsalgia with no symptoms? What are the usual symptoms?
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A 22-year old female asked:
I got the worst case of metatarsalgia, igo nuffield, I have about 7 other diagnostics but do you think i might need operation.....
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A 22-year old female asked:
I got the worst case of metatarsalgia, igo Nuffield, I have about 7 other diagnostics but do you think I might need operation the pain is horrible?
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A 24-year old male asked:
Are Hoka shoes good for metatarsalgia?
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A 24-year old male asked:
Are compression socks good for metatarsalgia?
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A 38-year old asked:
Will cortisone shots help with metatarsalgia?
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A 24-year old male asked:
What kind of shoes should I wear if I have metatarsalgia?
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A 43-year old asked:
Should i still be in pain 12 weeks after metatarsalgia surgery?
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A 32-year old asked:
In what way can I differentiate between morton's neuroma and metatarsalgia in general?
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A 34-year old asked:
Should i go to any doctor for metatarsalgia?
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A 21-year old female asked:
What will my doctor do for metatarsalgia? Will it ever go away?
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A 34-year old asked:
Is it okay to walk on your foot if you have morton's neuroma / metatarsalgia?
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A 38-year old asked:
Hey docs, should you walk on your foot if you have morton's neuroma / metatarsalgia?
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A member asked:
I am a nurse who has metatarsalgia. I need good walking tennis shoes. What would u recommend ?
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A 25-year old asked:
What is the difference between a stress fractures on the metatarsal and metatarsalgia?
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A 31-year old female asked:
I have chronic plantar fasciitis & metatarsalgia for 2 years, got worse 6 mo ago. Normal X-Ray & nerve test. Would MRI be useful at this point?
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A 25-year old asked:
Is it harmful for you walk on your foot if you have morton's neuroma / metatarsalgia?
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A member asked:
Have metatarsalgia and got in a habit of walking in a way to lessen pressure on ball of foot. now pain in foot elsewhere. is this to be expected?
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A 37-year old asked:
Describe difference between a stress fracture on the metatarsal, and metatarsalgia?
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A 47-year old asked:
What is the difference between a stress fracture on the metatarsal and one on the metatarsalgia?
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A 50-year old asked:
Please help! what is the difference between a stress fracture on the metatarsal, and metatarsalgia?
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A 31-year old female asked:
Plantar fasciitis & metatarsalgia. Extreme pain even after all types of tx, inserts, etc. 3rd Podiatry opinion no help! MRI, nerve test normal.
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