Trusted Podiatrists Can Help With Your Neuroma or Neuropathy Pain in Torrance, San Pedro & Los Angeles
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Neuropathy Pain Management
Do your feet feel numb, do they tingle, are they burning? Are you experiencing shooting pains, a loss of balance or the feeling that your sock is rolled up under your toes?
You May Have Neuropathy
This is a disease of the foot that affects the nerves and causes burning, tingling, numbness and sometimes cramps. It often starts out as a burning, tingling, stabbing sensation and the end result is the numbness. It may sometimes feel like a “pins and needles” sensation and is sometimes very painful and debilitating.
What Causes Neuropathy?
There are over 100 known causes of neuropathy and you may be especially prone to developing this condition if you are a diabetic. Precision Foot and Ankle Centers can perform a simple skin biopsy in which we will determine the concentration of small nerve fibers in your lower extremity. This allows us to diagnose and effectively treat your condition.
How is Neuropathy Treated?
Treatment for peripheral neuropathy includes nutritional supplements, prescription medications, injection therapy and in some cases surgical procedures to release swollen and compressed nerves. If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms or have been diagnosed with diabetes, please schedule an appointment to see Precision Foot and Ankle Centers as soon as possible
Morton's Neuroma
A neuroma is an enlargement of the nerve that provides sensation to the toes. This enlargement can be due to poor foot structure, poorly fitting shoes or trauma to the feet.
Symptoms of Neuroma
Pain between your toes
Swelling between your toes
Pain in your forefoot
Pain when you put weight on the ball of your foot
Numbness or Tingling in the ball of your foot
Treatment for Neuromas
Treatment for neuromas typically includes padding, custom made orthotics, oral anti-inflammatory medication, cortizone injections or alcohol sclerosing therapy which usually eliminates the need for surgery. If these conservative treatments do not relieve the symptoms, surgical excision may be performed.
What to do next?
Stop suffering, please make an appointment with our podiatrist for a comprehensive evaluation.
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