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A member asked:

Top of my right foot is numb. could it be because i always sleep on that side at night?

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Dr. Hasan Khondker answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It's possible but: the numbness should go away after you are out of that sleep position..if the numbness continues see a doctor

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 12/3/2014

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