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What is Morton's neuroma, and what causes it?
Morton's neuroma is a swollen or thickened nerve in the ball of your foot. When your toes are squeezed together too often and for too long, the nerve that runs between your toes can swell and get thicker. This swelling can make it painful when you walk on that foot. High-heeled, tight, or narrow shoes can make pain worse. Sometimes, changing to shoes that give your toes more room can help.
What are the symptoms?
Morton's neuroma can cause a very painful burning or sharp pain in your foot that feels worse when you walk. It may feel like a small lump inside the ball of your foot. It is usually between the third and fourth toes, but it can also be between other toes.
Learn more at full Morton's Neuroma Health Topic page
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St. Luke's Clinic – Elmore Specialty
840 N. 4th EastMountain Home, ID 83647(208) 587-1850 -
St. Luke's Clinic – Orthopedics - Foot & Ankle
2619 W. Fairview Ave.Suite 3100Boise, ID 83702(208) 706-2663 -
St. Luke's Clinic – Orthopedics: Meridian
3399 E. Louise Dr.(Portico East), Suite 200Meridian, ID 83642(208) 706-2663 -
St. Luke's Clinic – Orthopedics: Nampa
9850 W. St. Luke's Dr.Suite 215Nampa, ID 83687(208) 706-2663 -
St. Luke's Clinic – Podiatry: Twin Falls
762 North College Rd.Suite ATwin Falls, ID 83301(208) 814-7150 -
St. Luke's Rehabilitation: Boise, W Fairview Ave, Suite 1104
2619 W. Fairview Ave.Suite 1104Boise, ID 83702(208) 385-3720 -
St. Luke's Rehabilitation: Ketchum
100 Hospital Dr.Suite 104Ketchum, ID 83340(208) 727-8253