Neuroma Specialist

Albuquerque Associated Podiatrists

Board Certified Foot and Ankle Surgeons located in Albuquerque, NM & Santa Fe, NM

If you’re suffering from pain on the bottom of your foot, you may have a neuroma, a thickening of the tissue that connects to the nerves in your toes. At Albuquerque Associated Podiatrists in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the team of expert podiatrists can treat your pain so that you can get back to your daily routine comfortably. Call their office or make an appointment online for treatment today.

Neuroma Q & A

What is a neuroma?

A neuroma is an enlarged bundle of nerves growing between the third and fourth toes. A neuroma is benign. It can be caused by tissue rubbing against and irritating the nerves.

Pressure from wearing poor-fitting shoes or having abnormal bone structure can also lead to this condition.

Depending on the severity, treatments can include orthotics or cortisone injections. In extreme cases, you’ll need surgical removal of the growth.

Your podiatrist at Albuquerque Associated Podiatrists evaluates your condition and consults with you about the best treatment option for you.

What are the common symptoms of a neuroma?

Even though a neuroma usually occurs between the third and fourth toes, it can also be felt in other places in the foot.

Signs that you have a neuroma include:

Tingling in your toes
Numbness in your toes
Feeling like there’s a pebble in your shoe
Burning sensation on the ball of your foot

Symptoms of a neuroma usually develop slowly. If you’re feeling any symptoms, take your shoes off and massage your feet to relieve pain. Staying off your feet and backing off of vigorous activities that worsen your pain can stop the neuroma from getting worse.

If a neuroma goes untreated, it can grow and cause permanent nerve damage. If your pain persists or gets worse, it’s extremely important that you see your foot doctor for treatment.

How is a neuroma treated?

Common, conservative treatments can ward off the development of a neuroma.

In the early stages, treatments can include icing your foot to reduce swelling, padding your shoe with inserts, choosing shoes with more toe room, avoiding high heels, and refraining from activities that can make things worse.

If your pain is severe, your specialist can prescribe orthotic devices to reduce pressure and compression on your nerves. You might also need injections of cortisone to ease the pain.

The experts at Albuquerque Associated Podiatrists know how to treat a neuroma, so if you’re suffering from pain, reach out to them for superior care.

Call their friendly office, or schedule your appointment online.

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