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My wife's right foot is somehow insensitive and numb most of times. what is reason and treatment?
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Affecting ONE foot: Generally when only one foot is involved, there is a nerve problem or impingement causing the numbness. She can have nerve conduction studies to find out where the problen lies, then get it treated.
Answered 2/28/2013
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Nerve and/or diabete: If she has diabetes, this could be due to neuropathy. If its just one foot and it comes and goes then i would suspect a spine problem. Have her seen by an orthopaedic doctor soon.
Answered 2/25/2017
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Tarsal tunnel: Most likely answer would be mechanical compression of nerves at medial ankle (flexor retinaculum), perhaps due to excessive pronation, but could be early sign of peripheral neuropathy, or even referred problem from lower back. Might consider visit to podiatrist or orthopedic surgeon.
Answered 6/4/2013
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