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Morton neuroma
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Thickening of nerve in the foot
Symptoms may include toe numbness with occasional sharp and burning pain
Cause may be due to repetitive and excessive pressure from jogging or improper shoes
Cannot be spread from person to person
Affects males and females but more common in females and athletes
Can occur at any age but more common in adolescents to middle age adults
May be mild to severe requiring surgery
Treatments
Wear comfortable, well fitted shoes and avoid tight or high heeled shoes
Rest your feet when possible
Decrease high impact activities until feet have healed
FOR PAIN
Apply hot or cold packs to the area
Relaxation techniques
Distraction
Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
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