Question 1

what causes numbness in feet and calves?

Accepted Answer

Nerve pressure: You may have pressure on the sciatic nerve.

Question 2

what can cause numbness in feet while working out?

Accepted Answer

Compression : Neuropathy. Could be from back, ankle (tarsal tunnel) or neuromas.

Question 3

can medication cause the feeling of numbness in feet?

Accepted Answer

Possibly yes: There are many possible causes of numbness in the feet, but it can be seen as a medication side effect. Discuss the particular medications you are taking and your symptoms with your doctor.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: numbness in feet?

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Numbness by: definition is lack of feeling, so numbness in the feet would be no feeling, this can be localized to one part or can be the entire foot. This is different than the burning and tingling you see in parathesia. Often you see numbness after surgery along the scar or in diabetes or other causes of neuropathy which usually start as burning or tingling but can progress to complete numbness.

Question 5

temporary numbness in feet. sat on a nerve, or slept on a nerve?

Accepted Answer

Pressure: If pressure is put on a nerve long enough it can cause the area to feel like it is numb.

Question 6

what causes numbness in feet and fingers.?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Loss of sensation in the far end of the extremities can be related to underlying medical diseases like diabetes and problems that affect blood supply to the limbs. Certain medications, including specific chemotherapeutic agents used to treat certain cancers have also been shown to cause peripheral nerve damage.
A slipped disc in the spine can also cause sensory changes in specific patterns.

Question 7

is numbness in feet due to frostbite?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: There are numerous reasons for numbness in feet. If its both feet it could be a result of neuropathy, which can be caused by diabetes, vitamin b-12 deficiency, alcoholism to name a few. If it's in one foot it can be a result of a neuroma or possibly coming from your lower back.
Frostbite can cause numbness, but is usually restricted to the digit or digits which had the frostbite.

Question 8

what can be done for numbness in feet with shingles?

Accepted Answer

Medication: The numbness in your feet is part of the neuropathy that is associated with the shingles.  Talk to your doctor, as there are a few medications that he can put you on the help alleviate the symptoms.

Question 9

water in feet due to nerves damage which can cause numbness in feet and imbalance. what is the remedy?

Accepted Answer

Seems you have 2 : Problems: neuropathy and edema. Sensory neuropathy will not cause edema or swelling. However, swelling due to compression can cause neuropathy. You need to see a doctor to determine the cause for both these symptoms and then treat accordingly.

Question 10

i'm starting to have numbness in feet and having bowels problems and have back problem what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: You should go to your doctor for a full work up which would check you for underlying medical conditions such as diabetes as well as check blood, electrolytes etc.

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