A 52-year-old female asked:
Numbing in toes?
4 doctor answers • 14 doctors weighed in
Dr. Ronald Obermananswered
Podiatry 33 years experience
Neuropathy: Various causes, conditions affecting lower back, diabetes, b-12 anemia and excessive alcohol use are some common causes. See your physician for evaluation.
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Dr. Jeffrey Kass commented
Podiatry 30 years experience
agree with Dr. Oberman. Not sure if it is all your toes or some, local nerve issues like neuroma or tarsal tunnel should be considered as part of the differential diagnosis.
Sep 12, 2012
Dr. Jeffrey Kassanswered
Podiatry 30 years experience
Many possibilities : Vitamin deficiencies, low back pain, herniated disc etc, systemic diseases like diabetes, localized nerve compressions like neuroma or tarsal tunnel.
A doctor can help differentiate.
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Dr. Marc Foucheranswered
Podiatry 31 years experience
Neuropathy?: Could be many causes. Is it all the toes? When does it occur? How long does it last? Are you diabetic? Are you on any new medications? If it persists for more than a few days you need to see a doctor for evaluation.
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Dr. Meeta Pancholianswered
Podiatry 28 years experience
Nerve problems: numbness is typically associated with nerve problems. It may be a local nerve, neuropathy, or even from the spine. See a specialist to find out.
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