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I get a burning type of pain under my right foot, mostly at night. sometimes the whole leg feels numb. do i need to see a doctor or is there otc medication that can help?

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Dr. William Wilson answered

Neuropathy: There can be many causes of this type of neuropathic pain. Some are serious and others are benign. I think a neurologist could help sort this out.

Answered 7/3/2020

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A member asked:

I get a burning type of pain under my right foot, mostly at night. sometimes the whole leg feels numb. do i need to see a doctor or is there otc medication that can help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. William Wilson answered

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