A foot ulcer can quickly evolve into a very bad situation for a patient with diabetes. Since the nerve damage caused by diabetes causes a lack of sensation in the extremities, the feet become extremely susceptible to sores and cuts that can quickly deteriorate into gangrenous ulcers possibly requiring amputation of a toe, foot or even an entire lower leg.
Read MorePain from a neuroma often originates from the ball of the foot and radiates out to the toes, often causing a tingling, pins and needles type of sensation.
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