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I've had a numb foot for 3 days now! should i go to the doctors?

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Yes...: Neuropathy can be due to nerve damage due to trauma, certain vitamin deficiencies, alcohol consumption, side effects of certain medications, or due to certain medical conditions such as diabetes. Have it evaluated and appropriately treated.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I've had a numb foot for 3 days now! should i go to the doctors?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Dr Kass and another doctor agreed

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