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What could be causing numbness in my leg?
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Miscellaneous: Is this intermittent? Maybe crossing your legs, or being on your feet for a while, or prolongation on a toilet seat, results in transient reversible numbness? If overweight or wearing tight belts, can compress a nerve on the thigh. Foot numbness maybe due to nerve pinching at the ankle. If persistent, and/or progressive, see your physician.
Answered 4/6/2013
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Many possibilities: Numbness can occur from various reasons. Some potential causes include vitamin deficiency, nerve damage, nerve compression, alcohol over consumption, side effects of different medications, or as a result of different systemic medical conditions such as diabetes. Get evaluated by a professional to determine the diagnosis. Treatment is based on the diagnosis.
Answered 4/6/2013
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