METATARSALGIA
Metatarsalgia is a condition in which the ball of your foot becomes painful and inflamed.
You might develop it if you participate in activities that involve running and jumping. There are other causes as well, including foot deformities and shoes that are too tight or too loose.
Conservative measures such as resting, changing shoes or using a metatarsal pad might be all you need to relieve signs and symptoms.
In rare cases, when conservative measures don't relieve your pain and your metatarsalgia is complicated by foot conditions such as hammertoe, surgery to realign the metatarsal bones might be an option.
