I've been having sudden tingling numbness in my right big toe. what can this mean? i slightly sprained my right ankle recently but it has been doing better. i have some slight tingling on and off in my right calf too.

Compression: Sensation is most likely due to your recent injury. There has been some swelling and perhaps bleeding or alteration in your foot mechanics so that you are compressing or irritating the nerve that runs to your toe.

Several possibilities: Numbness and tingling, called paresthesia, indicates the nerves(s) supplying the area are not functioning normally. This may result from trauma to the nerve, local compression or other causes of peripheral neuropathy There is also a possibility that herniated disc may be compressing one of the spinal nerves causing a radiculopathy. The symptoms may be temporary. If persistent will need to see Dr.

Could be your back: Back problems can cause toe and leg numbness and weakness. Should get this checked if not getting better.

Nerve injury: As you describe the distribution correlates with the posterior tibialis nerve. As symptoms are improving, I would not do any changes, should have full recovery. Are you taking any medications?

There is : Some nerve impingement going on.....an Emg/NCV study will help determine the level of pathology. I would recommend you see a neurologist to have the test performed.

Numbness: Numbness and tingling usually signifies trauma, compression, injury or other damage to a nerve. The nerves to your foot and calf leave the spinal cord at the lower back and then branch numerous times before reaching your foot and toes.

Family history: Do you have any diabetes or thyroid disease in your family? Are you a smoker? could be circulation if you are a smoker. you circulation shuts down for four hours everyone you smoke a cigarette and that could be the tingling. You could also have some neurological issues. You need to see your primary care doctor.