Foot pain the pad of foot very near the 4th toe closes to the small toe. Tender to touch and hurts when you walk. I thought it was a splinter but have Epson soak for 4 hours and still no ease. No redness or cut at sight, my feet usually are with socks so it is not callus or cracked skin. Thought it was Morton s Neuroma, I had once but that was the toe pad closes to the Big toe. Any ideas?? Thank you
Welcome to Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and understand your concern. It is most likely stress fracture of 4th toe metatarsal. Its treatment is rest for nearly 3 weeks. Analgesic such as ibuprofen can be taken for pain relief. Avoid walking as far as possible. Second possibility can be however can be Morton's metatarsal. Treatment of it is removal of neuroma. Analgesic such as ibuprofen can be taken for pain relief. Vitamin B and C can be helpful in recovery.  You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions then don't hesitate to writing to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you good health. Take care.