On how comfortable the feet, depends not only the mood of a person, but also his state of health. Morton's neuroma is a disease of the feet. It is invisible externally, but there are so many problems that it will not be possible to pay no attention to it even with a strong desire.
The causes and symptoms of Morton's neuroma
Neuroma Morton is usually called a benign lesion of the plantar nerve. The consolidation appears due to the proliferation of nerve tissue. This occurs against a background of strong pressure on the nerve, which in turn leads to irritation and inflammation.
The concrete cause of the appearance of the neurotomy Morton doctors can not be named. But several factors predisposing to the appearance of the problem are known:
- overweight;
- uncomfortable shoes (tight, with a narrow toe, high heels);
- fractures and hematomas that cut the nerve;
- atherosclerosis of the lower extremities;
- flat feet ;
- infectious diseases of the legs;
- overload stops (in people who spend too much time on their feet).
In general, the seal occurs between the third and fourth fingers. Very rarely, the neuroma strikes both feet simultaneously. Most often, condensation appears only on one leg.
Although the disease can affect both women and men, the fair sex face it much more often.
The main symptom of Morton's neuroma is severe pain in the foot. It can have a burning or shooting character, sometimes it is felt in the fingers, and in the later stages it becomes pulsating. After removing uncomfortable shoes, the pain subsides a little. Discomfort and pain when squeezing the foot from the sides.
Pain with a neuroma is accompanied by other symptoms:
- numbness;
- sensation of a foreign body in the foot;
- tingling.
Diagnosis and treatment of Morton's neuroma
To diagnose Morton's neuroma, first of all, experts find out what shoes the patient wears. During the examination of the foot, the specialist squeezes the sole in the places characteristic for the neuromus.
To consider an enlarged nerve during an X-ray, ultrasound or MRI will not work, but in some cases, these studies are still conducted. This is done to exclude possible causes of pain, such as arthritis or fracture, for example.
Before taking any radical measures, doctors suggest that patients undergo a course of conservative treatment. The patient will have to give up uncomfortable shoes. Very good help to restore the foot with Morton's neuroma special insoles and metatarsal pads. They reduce the load on the forefoot, reduce pressure on the affected nerve and improve blood circulation.
To relieve pain, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are used :
- Ibuprofen;
- Indomethacin;
- Kenalog;
- Ketorolac;
- Nimesulide;
- Diprospan.
Excellent proved itself in the treatment of Morton's neuroma hydrocatisone ointment.
Beginning treatment, you need to prepare for the fact that it can continue for several months. If positive changes are not observed during this period, and painful sensations continue to pester the patient, specialists turn to
Removing the Morton neuroma is an uncomplicated operation. It is conducted in most cases under local anesthesia. Sometimes the neuroma is removed completely with a small part of the nerve. But it is enough for some patients to recover a small incision in the intertwine ligament and to expand the perineural space.
Unfortunately, Morton's neuromus can not be cured by folk remedies. But individual recipes, such as compresses with bitter wormwood, will perfectly help to cope with the pain.