A member asked:
my large toe onmy left foot has some numbness. what could be the cause. i have high blood pressure .?
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Dr. Arnold Beresh answered
41 years experience Podiatry
See below: It could be do to pressure of your shoe pushing on the toe.
Answered on Mar 1, 2013
Dr. David Hettinger answered
36 years experience Podiatry
A Nerve...: There may just be some degree of abnormal pressure to one of the very small nerves going into the toe. Continuous shoe pressure may also lead to this in some people. It's probably not related to high blood pressure in a tangible way.
Answered on Sep 28, 2016
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