How Do You Treat A Neuroma?
A neuroma is a thickening of nerve tissue that develops into a noncancerous growth or tumor. While they can develop in various parts of the body, neuromas are most often seen in the head and feet. Acoustic neuroma and Morton’s neuroma are the most common types. Acoustic neuroma is a slow growing tumor that develops on a cranial nerve next to your brain and can cause hearing loss. Morton’s neuroma affects nerves in your foot. Symptoms include stinging, burning and numbness in the toes, and sharp, burning pain in the ball of the foot. Its cause is unknown, but Morton’s neuroma may be triggered by injury, pressure or irritation. Treatment includes medicine and surgery. See a doctor. Get a doctor to diagnose your condition and its severity to determine proper treatment if you have a neuroma. Monitor your neuroma. Your doctor will want to watch an acoustic neuroma for its growth and development. Monitoring may include regular imaging tests such as X-rays, and hearing tests to determine how
