Nerve pain in the feet, manifesting as a burning, tingling, or electric shock-like sensation, can be debilitating and impede daily activities. It can emerge at night or during specific actions, often linked to conditions like Morton’s neuroma, which causes thickened tissue around nerves. It may also be indicative of tarsal tunnel syndrome, where nerve compression triggers sharp, shooting pains. Diabetic neuropathy begins with pain in the toes that can expand upwards. Causes for these nerve issues vary, including factors like wearing ill-fitting shoes, physical injuries, and systemic health issues like diabetes, obesity, or infections. Treatment strategies depend on the underlying cause. If you have nerve pain in your feet, it is suggested that you make an appointment with a podiatrist to obtain a diagnosis and treatment. This can help prevent the progression of potential conditions and enhance your quality of life.

Neuropathy

Neuropathy can be a potentially serious condition, especially if it is left undiagnosed. If you have any concerns that you may be experiencing nerve loss in your feet, consult with one of our podiatrists  from Lewis Wolstein, DPM, P.C. & Associates. Our doctors will assess your condition and provide you with quality foot and ankle treatment for neuropathy.

What Is Neuropathy?

Neuropathy is a condition that leads to damage to the nerves in the body. Peripheral neuropathy, or neuropathy that affects your peripheral nervous system, usually occurs in the feet. Neuropathy can be triggered by a number of different causes. Such causes include diabetes, infections, cancers, disorders, and toxic substances.

Symptoms of Neuropathy Include:

• Numbness
• Sensation loss
• Prickling and tingling sensations
• Throbbing, freezing, burning pains
• Muscle weakness

Those with diabetes are at serious risk due to being unable to feel an ulcer on their feet. Diabetics usually also suffer from poor blood circulation. This can lead to the wound not healing, infections occurring, and the limb may have to be amputated.

Treatment

To treat neuropathy in the foot, podiatrists will first diagnose the cause of the neuropathy. Figuring out the underlying cause of the neuropathy will allow the podiatrist to prescribe the best treatment, whether it be caused by diabetes, toxic substance exposure, infection, etc. If the nerve has not died, then it’s possible that sensation may be able to return to the foot.

Pain medication may be issued for pain. Electrical nerve stimulation can be used to stimulate nerves. If the neuropathy is caused from pressure on the nerves, then surgery may be necessary.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office located in Co-Op City, NY . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot care needs.

Turf toe is a specific type of injury that primarily affects the big toe. It is a sprain of the metatarsophalangeal, or MTP joint, which connects the big toe to the foot and can result in toe pain. The name turf toe is derived from its common occurrence in athletes who play on artificial turf surfaces, but it can affect anyone. This injury typically occurs when the toe is hyperextended, causing damage to the ligaments and tendons that support the MTP joint. Symptoms of turf toe include pain, swelling, and limited range of motion in the affected toe. In some cases, there may be bruising as well. Turf toe can be a painful and debilitating condition, and often requires medical attention from a podiatrist. If you have endured this type of injury, it is strongly suggested that you are under the care of this type of doctor who can effectively diagnose and treat the cause of this toe pain.

Toe pain can disrupt your daily activities. If you have any concerns, contact one of our podiatrists of Lewis Wolstein, DPM, P.C. & Associates. Our doctors can provide the care you need to keep you pain-free and on your feet.

What Causes Toe Pain?

Most severe toe pain is caused due to a sports injury, trauma from dropping something heavy on the toe, or bumping into something rigid. Other problems can develop over time for various reasons.

Toe pain can be caused by one or more ailments. The most common include:

• Trauma
• Sports injury
• Wearing shoes that are too tight
• Arthritis
• Gout
• Corns and calluses
• Hammertoe
• Bunions
• Blisters
• Ingrown toenails
• Sprains
• Fractures (broken bones)
• Dislocations

When to See a Podiatrist

• Severe pain
• Persistent pain that lasts more than a week
• Signs of infection
• Continued swelling
• Pain that prevents walking

Diagnosis

In many cases the cause of toe pain is obvious, but in others, a podiatrist may want to use more advanced methods to determine the problem. These can range from simple visual inspections and sensation tests to X-rays and MRI scans. Prior medical history, family medical history, and any recent physical traumatic events will all be taken into consideration for a proper diagnosis.

Treatment

Treatments for toe pain and injuries vary and may include shoe inserts, padding, taping, medicines, injections, and in some cases, surgery. If you believe that you have broken a toe, please see a podiatrist as soon as possible.

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Foot arthritis is not only extremely painful but it also can seriously affect your ability to conduct normal daily activities. Medication can play a vital role in the relieving pain and inflammation of arthritic foot pain. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, help to reduce inflammation and pain, and some topical versions in the form of gels or creams can offer targeted relief. Corticosteroids swiftly control inflammation, with oral corticosteroids used for systemic issues and joint-specific injections for localized inflammation. Analgesics, including acetaminophen and opioids, focus solely on pain relief, but opioids are for short-term use due to their potential for dependency. Certain topical treatments can alleviate muscle and surface-level soft tissue pain. To help reduce the progression of arthritic foot pain, disease modifying antirheumatic drugs, or DMARDs, may be used with small joint conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. Gout medications manage uric acid levels and provide relief during flare ups. Biologics are systemic agents that alter the course of inflammatory diseases that affect various joints, including the feet. Osteoporosis medications, while not foot-specific, promote overall bone strength, and may help to reduce the risk of fractures. If you suffer from any type of arthritis that affects your feet, it is suggested that you make an appointment with a podiatrist who can recommend the appropriate medication for you.

Arthritis can be a difficult condition to live with. If you are seeking treatment, contact one of our podiatrists from Lewis Wolstein, DPM, P.C. & Associates. Our doctors can provide the care you need to keep you pain-free and on your feet.

Arthritic Foot Care  

Arthritis is a joint disorder that involves the inflammation of different joints in your body, such as those in your feet. Arthritis is often caused by a degenerative joint disease and causes mild to severe pain in all affected areas. In addition to this, swelling and stiffness in the affected joints can also be a common symptom of arthritis.

In many cases, wearing ill-fitting shoes can worsen the effects and pain of arthritis. Wearing shoes that have a lower heel and extra room can help your feet feel more comfortable. In cases of rheumatoid arthritis, the arch in your foot may become problematic. Buying shoes with proper arch support that contour to your feet can help immensely.

Alleviating Arthritic Pain

• Exercises that stretch the foot can prevent further pain and injury and increase mobility
• Most of the pain can be alleviated with anti-inflammatory drugs, heat, and topical medications
• Massages can help temporarily alleviate pain.

It is best to see your doctor for the treatment that is right for your needs and symptoms. Conditions vary, and a podiatrist can help you determine the right method of care for your feet.

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Morton's neuroma, a common and painful foot condition, affects the nerves in the ball of the foot, typically between the third and fourth toes. This ailment involves a thickening of the tissue around the nerve, causing sharp, burning pain, or a sensation that is similar to standing on a pebble or marble. It predominantly affects middle-aged women, but anyone can be susceptible. The exact cause is often associated with wearing tight or high-heeled shoes, which can compress the toes and aggravate the nerve. Other potential factors can include foot deformities or repetitive stress on the forefoot. The symptoms of Morton's neuroma can disrupt daily activities and diminish the quality of life. Treatments may range from changing footwear and utilizing orthotics to corticosteroid injections or, in severe cases, surgical removal of the affected nerve. If you have pain in this part of your foot, it is suggested that you seek professional advice from a podiatrist who can provide timely treatment that can manage the condition, alleviate pain, and restore comfort in your daily stride.

Morton’s neuroma is a very uncomfortable condition to live with. If you think you have Morton’s neuroma, contact one of our podiatrists of Lewis Wolstein, DPM, P.C. & Associates. Our doctors will attend to all of your foot care needs and answer any of your related questions.  

Morton’s Neuroma

Morton's neuroma is a painful foot condition that commonly affects the areas between the second and third or third and fourth toe, although other areas of the foot are also susceptible. Morton’s neuroma is caused by an inflamed nerve in the foot that is being squeezed and aggravated by surrounding bones.

What Increases the Chances of Having Morton’s Neuroma?

• Ill-fitting high heels or shoes that add pressure to the toe or foot
• Jogging, running or any sport that involves constant impact to the foot
• Flat feet, bunions, and any other foot deformities

Morton’s neuroma is a very treatable condition. Orthotics and shoe inserts can often be used to alleviate the pain on the forefront of the feet. In more severe cases, corticosteroids can also be prescribed. In order to figure out the best treatment for your neuroma, it’s recommended to seek the care of a podiatrist who can diagnose your condition and provide different treatment options.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office located in Co-Op City, NY . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot care needs.