Pain associated with the middle toes of the foot is most likely Metatarsalgia. This painful foot disorder results in swelling and inflammation of the joints and bones making up the ball of the foot area. Other symptoms can include sharp pain behind the toes in the ball of foot area. Pain increases with any activity that causes weight transfer to the toes, running, walking, jumping, or standing on hard surfaces for extended periods. (more…)
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Symptoms and Treatment for Metatarsalgia
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Metatarsalgia Forefoot Pain
Friday, May 15th, 2009Metatarsalgia 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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Topics: ball of foot, forefoot pain, metatarsalgia
