%1$s

Morton’s Neuroma
Causes, Symptoms, Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment

What would you like to know?

What is Morton’s Neuroma?

A neuroma is a benign tumor of a nerve. However, Morton’s neuroma is not really a tumor, but a thickening of the tissue. It is a condition with a painful ailment that affects the ball of the foot, mostly the area between the third and fourth toes. It is 8 to 10 times more common in women than in men.

Morton's Neuroma: What is Morton's Neuroma, its Causes?

What are the causes of Morton’s Neuroma?

The thickening of the tissue is formed as the response to either irritation, trauma, pressure or injury to one of the nerves.

References: 
  • Morton’s Neuroma. Mayo Clinic. Available at: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mortons-neuroma/symptoms-causes/syc-20351935 Accessed on June 15th, 2020.
  • Morton’s Neuroma. Healthline. Available at: https://www.healthline.com/health/mortons-neuroma Accessed on June 15th, 2020.
  • Morton’s Neuroma. NHS. Available at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/mortons-neuroma/ Accessed on June 15th, 2020.
  • Morton’s Neuroma. WebMD. Available at: https://www.webmd.com/women/mortons-neuroma Accessed on June 15th, 2020.
Disclaimer:
“The content of this publication has been developed by a third party content provider who is clinicians and/or medical writers and/or experts. The information contained herein is for educational purpose only and we request you to please consult a Registered Medical Practitioner or Doctor before deciding the appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan.”

    Contact

    • Yes Same as WhatsApp number

    • By clicking on Send, you accept to receive communication from Yashoda Hospitals on email, SMS, call and Whatsapp.

      Contact

      • Yes Same as WhatsApp number

      • By clicking on Send, you accept to receive communication from Yashoda Hospitals on email, SMS, call and Whatsapp.

      X
      Select Department
      Not Sure of the Specialty?
      X

      Choose your date & Slot

      Change Date
      Monday, OCTOBER 30
      Enter Patient Details

      Please Note: This session ends in 3:00 mins

      Not Finding Your Preferred Slots?
      Change Doctor
      or Location
      top hospital in hyderabad
      Call Helpline
      040 - 4567 4567
      Didn't Find What You
      Were Looking For?