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A 27-year-old male asked:

numb spot on left big toe's for last week. looks fine, no other numbness, no pain. if i press w/fingernail, i do feel it. can i just wait and see?

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Dr. Ronald Oberman answered

Podiatry 31 years experience

See below: May be due to excessive pressure or compression on nervwe in that area. Try changing to wider, more supportive shoes and monitor.

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