This is a thickening of the tissue surrounding a nerve caused by irritation and pressure. An ailment that Queen Letizia has been diagnosed with since 2022 and that made her appear at some events wearing flat shoes and even sitting down.
In 2022 it was known that Queen Letizia was diagnosed with a Morton’s neuroma, a painful condition in a foot that, among other things, can affect the use of high-heeled shoes. Yesterday, the Queen of Spain starred in an unusual moment when she appeared sitting in the hand kisser that preceded the gala that the kings of the Netherlands offered at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam.
This is the first time that the queen had to appear seated at a public event. And this Morton’s neuroma acts causing pain and inflammationespecially when you stand in it for a long time.
What is Morton’s neuroma and what are its causes?
He Morton’s neuroma isin essence, a thickening of the tissue around one of the nerves in the toes. It is a benign tumorwhich means it is not any form of cancer.
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According to the American Mayo Clinic, Morton’s neuroma usually appears in response to irritation, pressure or in general to damage to one of the nerves that go to the feet. Therefore, its risk factors are those that increase these phenomena: the use of high heels, the practice of certain sports or certain foot problems such as bunions, hammertoe, pes cavus or flat feet.
What are your symptoms
UsuallyMorton’s neuroma does not cause any type of externally visible symptoms. Instead, it usually cause discomfort for those who suffer from it.
Specifically, patients describe the sensation of having a pebble in their shoe; sometimes they feel a pain in the anterior part of the feet that radiates to the toes following the course of the nerves. It can also manifest itself in the form of tingling, numbness or burning.
How it is treated
There are several treatment options, which are chosen depending on the severity of each case. In milder cases, the recommendation is usually to avoid wearing high heels, and instead use ones with space in the front of the foot. Insoles and pads can also help relieve symptoms.
If these measures do not help, you can opt for the administration of steroid injections in the area, surgeries to facilitate decompression of the nerve or directly by surgical removal of the lump (which, however, carries a small risk of permanent numbness of the foot).
Source: Ambito
