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A member asked:

What causes numbness in feet and calves?

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

Dr Rafat and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/16/2014

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

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.

Dr Beresh agreed

Answered 12/15/2018

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