It’s not comfortable to step on a small, hard object like a marble. If you end up with a pebble in your shoe, you’re likely to only make it a few steps before stopping to adjust your footwear and get rid of the irritant.
If you experience the sensation of stepping on a marble or pebble, but there’s no real object under your foot, it could be a symptom of Morton’s neuroma.
Podiatry conditions like Morton’s neuroma make getting through the day awkward, unpleasant, and uncomfortable.
If you notice strange or uncomfortable symptoms in your feet or toes, contact board-certified podiatrist Dr. Stephen G. Eichelsdorfer, aka “Dr. Ike,” at Town Center Foot & Ankle of Kingwood, Texas, for diagnosis and treatment.
In this blog, Dr. Ike focuses on the problem of Morton’s neuroma. He provides information about symptoms, causes, and treatment options. If you think you may be affected by this condition, contact us at Town Center Foot & Ankle for personalized care.
You’re most likely to develop a neuroma in the area between your third and fourth toes. That’s where the major digital nerve is found. A neuroma occurs when tissue thickens around a nerve, producing pressure and, often, painful symptoms.
This may happen due to risk factors like existing foot deformities, a nerve injury, or even as a result of everyday pressure or friction from your footwear. Wearing tight high heels increases your chances of developing a neuroma.
While a neuroma doesn’t distort or change your foot shape at all, this condition is typically very difficult to ignore because of the painful symptoms that nerve irritation and compression produce.
The pain may feel like you’re constantly stepping on a sharp stone or a hot marble. Walking becomes challenging. Often, pain symptoms radiate from the forefoot into the toes. You may also experience cramps in the affected foot or sensations of numbness or tingling.
Neuromas are sometimes described as being similar to tumors, but you don’t need to worry about cancer in connection with this condition. Even so, your disruptive and painful symptoms still need treatment for relief. Issues related to a neuroma are unlikely to resolve without care.
At Town Center Foot & Ankle, Dr. Ike helps you understand the cause of your foot pain. He confirms your diagnosis with imaging including X-rays. After diagnosis, you receive a customized treatment plan to get you back to moving on your feet with confidence and comfort.
You may benefit from treatments and therapies such as:
More rarely, a severe neuroma may require surgery. You might even need to change your footwear habits in order to resolve your symptoms. Dr. Ike reviews your options with you.
If you feel like you’re walking on a marble, don’t wait. Contact us at Town Center Foot & Ankle today. Request your initial consultation online or over the phone now.
