The Queen Letizia has surprised this October 12 ° with the announcement that he has a morton’s neuroma on the left foot, a chronic ailment in the metatarsal aggravated by the use of narrow high heelsthe typical ‘stilettos’ that are part of her usual ‘outfit’ since she stepped down from those known as ‘letizios’, also high but with a platform.
This problem was diagnosed last June, and joins another problem that he has suffered for years in his feet: chronic metatarsalgia.
Morton’s neuroma is much more common in women than in men, among other reasons, due to the use of high and narrow shoes.
Although this past summer Queen Letizia, who turned 50 a month ago, has opted for ballet flats and wedge espadrilles, to rest from heels, in the Hispanic Day parade Letizia wore a spectacular green polka dot dress by Vogana from a previous season with a wrap neckline, open sleeves with pronounced cuffs and a prominent waist, and 10-centimeter white pumps.
Zarzuela’s doctors have advised the Queen to limit the use of high-heeled shoes, but she considers that the use of heels is linked to her public image and for now she does not plan to have surgery.
?What is Morton’s neuroma?
According to the American medical institution Mayo Clinic, “Morton’s neuroma is a painful condition that affects the metatarsal, most often the place between the third and fourth toes. It can be felt as if you were standing on a stone in your shoe or a sock crease. It consists of the thickening of the tissue around one of the nerves in the toes. This can cause a sharp burning pain in the ball of the foot. you may have itching, burning, or numbness on the affected fingers.
The high-heeled or tight shoes are linked to the development of Morton’s neuroma. Many people feel relief when starting to wear shoes with lower heels and with a wider toe box. sometimes it is necessary give corticosteroid injections or do surgery.
Certain sports are also risk factors. Participate in high-impact athletic activities such as jogging or running can subject your feet to repetitive injury. Sports that are characterized by tight-fitting shoes, such as snow skiing or mountain climbing, can put pressure on the toes. Another factor would be foot deformities, that is, people who have bunions, hammertoes, pes cavus or flat feet, present a higher risk of developing Morton’s neuroma.
?Symptoms of Morton’s Neuroma
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Generally, there are no outward signs of this condition, such as a lump. Instead, you might experience the following symptoms: a sensation as if you have a pebble in your shoe, pain in the ball of the foot that may radiate to the toes, tingling or numbness in the toes.
?Treatment of Morton’s Neuroma
First of all, it is appropriate stop abusing high and narrow shoes (fingers should not be tight). Pain relievers and anti-inflammatories prescribed by the doctor can be soothed, and there are also custom insoles designed by a podiatrist or horseshoe-shaped platforms that are placed in the front for more comfort. Sometimes infiltrations go well. Surgery is used as a last resort.