Over your life time you’re going to experience problems with your feet. However foot neuroma is one of those conditions that won’t go away on its own and it can become increasingly damaging as time goes on. This is why we at Absolute Foot Care want to inform you about the condition known as Morton’s Neuroma.
What to look out for?
Morton’s Neuroma sometimes doesn’t carry any obvious signs however you may be experiencing varying degrees of pain in your sole or toes.
Symptoms MAY INCLUDE:
• Feeling like there’s a pebble under the ball of your feet
• Tingling and numbness in your toes
• Sharp or burning pain from the ball of the foot to your toes
• Pain while standing or walking
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms please book an appointment with Jane or Dan today as it’s advisable to see a medical professional immediately.
Evaluating and Diagnosing Neuroma
Our podiatry service will always start with a discussion related to your condition. This way we can then examine, palpate and perform motion exercises to determine whether or not your condition is Morton’s Neuroma or something else. From here on out we can visit you in the comfort of your home. Our podiatry service operates around Brewood, Cannock, Shifnal and Telford, Wolverhampton or you can visit our clinic.
How to treat Neuroma:
After a full evaluation Absolute Foot Care will be able to provide the suitable treatment for your condition. This may include conservative treatment from padding and proper shoe gear to an outpatient surgical procedure known as a Neurectomy which can be performed to correct the issue.
There are also a variety of non-invasive foot treatments that consist of:
Painkillers to temporarily manage the symptoms of Morton’s neuroma.
Orthotics (specially made soft pads or insoles) to take the pressure off from your foot.
Ultrasound Guided Ablations to heat or cool the sensory nerve affected by foot neuroma.
Ultrasound Guided Neurolytic Injections to ease the pain.
Early detection can prevent a foot neuroma from worsening. With the right treatment, you’ll be able to heal at the soonest time possible. if you’re concerned then seek medical help from our expert podiatrists in Wolverhampton today!
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