Question 1

Right big toe numb for weeks. small bunion. never wear tight shoes or heels.

Accepted Answer

Fit shoes, entrapment of deep peroneal nerve, low back pain, systemic disease , vitamin deficiency are other possible reasons to feel this.

Question 2

I am experiencing  foot numbness and burning sensation. my plantar nerve was removed. should half of my big toe be numb?

Accepted Answer

Not sure why you had either/both of your plantar nerves removed - nor any past history of relevant diseases associated with a neuropathy. The innervation of the top of the foot and the bottom are different, and the lack of plantar nerve(s) make it more complex. Please consult your doctor who can sort through all of these issues to localize the issue and additional tests to define it better.

Question 3

For the last week i've had pain in my right big toe and surrounding area, like a bunion. my big toe feels cold and numb at times. any suggestions ?

Accepted Answer

The numbness could be from a bunion pressing on the nerve to medial side of that joint area.

Question 4

I have a bunion on my foot. my big toe on the same foot has been numb for a few days. what could be causing the numbness?

Accepted Answer

It is not easy to determine why your toe may be numb, from the information provided.  However a numb toe could lead to unrecognized injury and infection.  You need to be checked for nerve damage and diabetes.

Question 5

I have been experiencing foot numbness for the past couple of weeks; not pins and needles but a numbness and my foot near my toes feels "fat". what could be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Symmetric numbness affecting all the toes, often making the toes feel "wooden" or "like balled up socks, " or "swollen" (without visible swelling) can be a sign of a kind of nerve damage called peripheral neuropathy.  Peripheral neuropathy can be caused by a large number of conditions, but in developed countries the most common condition is diabetes.  Other things that can cause peripheral neuropathy include infections, vitamin deficiencies, and hereditary conditions.  Other things that can cause symmetric toe numbness could possibly include problems affecting the spinal cord or blood vessels.

Because many of these conditions can get worse or result in permanent injury if not detected and treated early, it is important to get the problem checked out.  Starting point could be a primary care doctor ( family practice or internal medicine) who can determine if neurology consultation is needed.

Question 6

What can be done for crushed foot numbness?

Accepted Answer

If you had a crushing injury to the foot and the nerve tissue was also crushed, the likelihood of return to normal sensation is low. However, I have found that high voltage electrical stimulation therapy can be helpful with nerve injury and degeneration.

Question 7

What is the definition or description of: foot numbness?

Accepted Answer

Foot numbness can be described as having a reduced sensation of feeling in the foot. It is generally a sign of an underlying neurological condition involving the sensory elements of the foot.

Question 8

Is having a torn acl and foot numbness related?

Accepted Answer

Acl tears are isolated within the knee. However, in extreme cases of swelling, the foot can become numb, though this is rare. More likely there is a separate cause of the numbness.

Question 9

What can cause aching pain on the right leg and slight foot numbness?

Accepted Answer

Things that can cause this. The one i would be most concerned about is that you do not have a clot in your leg which potentially may cause both symptoms you mention. This would be considered a medical emergency. If the aching pain in the leg is in your calf then i would advise you seek medical attention immediately.

Question 10

I am experiencing  foot numbness. numbness also affects my legs. im healthy & 40 yo.the following also describes me: leg numbness. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

sounds like a neuropathy. Check with a neurologist

I have a bunion and my big toe is numb

Right big toe numb for weeks. small bunion. never wear tight shoes or heels.

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I am experiencing foot numbness and burning sensation. my plantar nerve was removed. should half of my big toe be numb?

For the last week i've had pain in my right big toe and surrounding area, like a bunion. my big toe feels cold and numb at times. any suggestions ?

I have a bunion on my foot. my big toe on the same foot has been numb for a few days. what could be causing the numbness?

I have been experiencing foot numbness for the past couple of weeks; not pins and needles but a numbness and my foot near my toes feels "fat". what could be the cause?

What can be done for crushed foot numbness?

What is the definition or description of: foot numbness?

Is having a torn acl and foot numbness related?

What can cause aching pain on the right leg and slight foot numbness?

I am experiencing foot numbness. numbness also affects my legs. im healthy & 40 yo.the following also describes me: leg numbness. what should i do?

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