Question 1

numbing in toes?

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Neuropathy: Various causes, conditions affecting lower back, diabetes, b-12 anemia and excessive alcohol use are some common causes. See your physician for evaluation.

Question 2

what causes numbness in toes?

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Many things: For a healthy person, probably the most common cause is a neuroma especially if it just two toes that are numb. Other causes are neuropathy for example that whih is associated with diabetes. Tight shoes such as cycling shoes or high heels are another cause. I recommend seeing a podiatrist so you can have a thorough history and physical exam.

Question 3

dizziness tingling in toes?

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Dizziness: Requires a visit to your internist. The tingling may or may not be related eitherway let him/her know both symptoms.

Question 4

very bad pain in toes why ?

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Multiple answers: This bad pain could be from arthritis in the toes, nerve pinch to the area, sprain of the toes, poor shoes, etc... If you can be more specific as to which toes and how often and the type of pain, we can help you with a more definitive answer.  Good luck.

Question 5

does arthrocentesis in toe hurt?

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Not usually: Prior to the procedure an anesthetic block can be used to numb the area.

Question 6

needle in toe what should i do about it

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Have it evaluated.: It may need to be removed.

Question 7

what is causing sudden burning pain in toes?

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Possible neuroma: If the pain is between the 3rd toe (middle) and the 4th toe, next to little toe, this is most likley a morton's neuroma. This is an enlargement of the nerve in this region which becomes pinched or irritated by the surrounding structures. This is also called a positive mulder's sign. Corisone injections or alcohol sclerosing injections can be helpful. Wider shoes can help, surgery last resort.

Question 8

can an infection in toe be a sign of paronychia?

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See below.: A paronychia can cause an infection in toe. In a paronychia the nail fold is inflamed and often can be infected.

Question 9

had surgery on foot 6 weeks ago, still have k wire in toe, i hit my toe this morning and the pin pushed in further is that ok?

Accepted Answer

: Any postsurgical injury should be run by the surgeons office ASAP. They may want to examine the foot to make sure there has not been any further injury and that the healing is progressing normally.

Question 10

swelling in toes on right foot?

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Unable to answer: More details are needed in order to answer your question. Swelling can be caused by many things.

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