Metatarsalgia is a general term used to denote a painful foot condition in the metatarsal (ball of foot) region of the foot.  This is a common foot disorder that can affect the bones and joints at the ball of the foot.  Metatarsalgia is often located under the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th metatarsal heads, or more isolated at the first metatarsal head – near the big toe.
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