Queen Letizia challenges the disease she suffers from in her final performance: What is Morton’s neuroma?

This Wednesday marked the Hispanic Heritage Day, which was presided over by King Felipe, Queen Letizia and their youngest daughter, Infanta Sofia. It was noted the absence of Princess Leonor, who was absent for a valid reason. It is the second consecutive year that the future heiress to the throne has not attended the National Day Parade as she is in Wales mid-year. It is necessary to remember that Leonor is in her second year of baccalaureate at UWC Atlantic College. It will be October 27 when he reappears to attend the Princess of Asturias Awards, a title he also carries.

In this way, part of the fame was taken by the Infanta Sofía and the Queen. The youngest granddaughter of Don Juan Carlos and Doña Sofía, for her part, chose a short navy blue dress with a polka dot print, tied at the waist by Carolina Herrera (one of her signature brands), which she paired with some ballerinas in Mathilda Ringtone for shoes. The consort opted for a refined and elegant polka dot print and long sleeves with an opening that brought more movement to the style. This design by Vogana was combined with nude stilettos by Magrit. What stood out most about her look was that on the left shoe you could see a small platform inside the shoe. The reason? An ailment he suffers from and which has a name: Morton’s neuroma.

The morton’s neuroma It is “a condition in which fibrous tissue forms around a nerve in the foot, compressing and irritating the nerve. The nerve involved is usually the one at the base of the third or fourth finger. It can cause permanent damage to the nerve” , they explain from Sanitas.The symptoms are the following: Foot pain: you may have sudden attacks of pain, with long periods between attacks when you have no symptoms, numbness, an abnormal feeling in the foot such as a burning or itching sensation, swelling of the foot around the affected nerve.It is important to keep in mind that necessary steps must be taken to resolve this condition, as symptoms may worsen as the neuroma grows and the nerve damage becomes permanent.

“Morton’s neuroma can develop over a long period of time due to irritation and tension on the nerve in the foot. Repeated irritation of the ball of the foot, such as when running, can cause a neuroma. Twisting your foot or toe up too far, which can also happen while running, can also increase your risk of developing a neuroma. Another common cause of Morton’s neuroma is wearing shoes that are too tight or don’t fit properly. If the calf muscles are tense or if you have a tendency to put your foot in too far (overpronation), you are also more likely to develop this condition,” they add from the aforementioned health center.

To prevent this disease from changing the routine of the person suffering from it, you may choose to see a podiatrist or physical therapist for treatment of Morton’s neuroma. In addition, a felt or gel pad can be worn in the shoe to keep the arch of the foot elevated, just like Queen Letizia does. A cold pack, such as ice or a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a towel, can also be used until the swelling subsides (don’t apply ice directly to the skin, as this can damage the skin).

Despite the fact that Doña Letizia suffers from this disease, she bets every time she appears in public or usually on high shoes, although she has also been seen wearing flats or sandals during the summer period.