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Morton's neuroma is where there's a thickening of tissue around a nerve in your foot that's been irritated or damaged. The symptoms can often be eased with treatments you can try yourself.
Morton's neuroma usually affects the nerves between your 3rd and 4th toes.
The main symptoms of Morton's neuroma include:
Some people may also have tingling or numbness in their foot.
The symptoms may be worse when you move your foot or wear tight or high-heeled shoes. It often gets worse over time.
If you go to a GP, they'll usually suggest you try these things first:
rest and raise your foot when you can
hold an ice pack (or bag of frozen peas) in a towel on the painful area for up to 20 minutes every few hours
take ibuprofen or paracetamol
wear wide, comfortable shoes with a low heel and soft sole
use soft insoles or pads you put in your shoes
try to lose weight if you're overweight
avoid or reduce impact activities such as running and jumping
do not wear tight, pointy shoes, high heels, or shoes with thin soles
A GP can:
Treatments from a foot specialist, such as a podiatrist or foot and ankle surgeon, may include:
Referral to a podiatrist on the NHS may not be available to everyone and waiting times can be long.
You can pay to see a podiatrist privately.
If you think you have Morton's neuroma, you might be able to refer yourself directly to services for help with your condition without seeing a GP.
To find out if there are any services in your area:
Morton's neuroma is caused by an irritated or damaged nerve between the toe bones.
It's often linked to:
