HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

My both feet specially left is very numb & lower legs are painful i can feel my feet have a little swelling why?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Exam: Yoiu are in need of a full examination by a podiatrist, orthopedist or neurologist to evaluate your swellinmg and numbness, which could be from low back or vascular issue. It is time to be evaluated and you have your answers.

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/8/2013

5.2k views

Thank

Numb & swelling: You should see your podiatrist or have a referral to a numerologist for evaluation of this problem.

Answered 12/25/2013

5.2k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

What can help with leg/feet circulation? I often get numb and painful burning feet/swelling so I elevate them and use deep heat creams or icy cold

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Painful achy legs & feet, sometimes arms. No swelling. Occasional numbness. Gastro problems. Fatigue. Increased anxiety. Dizzy. Could I have ms?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

My ankle has severe stiffness and numbness in my foot. My lower leg muscles are atrophing. When i walk there is a dull ache. No swelling or bruising.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

2020 brain surgery right foot & calf mostly numb; occasionally feeling of swelling in foot followed by painful pounding pulsations move up my leg to my thigh, or hips or over to my belly & woo-hah or up as high as my breast. Muscle test passed ???

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Is it normal to have pain in a band on top of foot just below toes and numbness, swelling in two little toes after sprained ankle?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

What is this pain,swelling, numbness in my right foot. pain radiates up the side of my leg to my inner thigh painful when touch.Doppler did no clot.
My left foot + ankle has started to go numb. Its from my big toe across top of foot and up outer side of my leg. I also have slight swelling, why?
What would cause pain and numbness of the left arm and leg, swelling of the left ankle and foot, during periods only?
Ice cold painful stiff numb feet swelling, also in legs very sore. What tests do I need? Could this be from reoccurring utis? What do I need to do?
Numbness of right lower arms and fingers. Swelling of feet, legs, and hands. I'm taking rendering, luvox (fluvoxamine) and suboxone. What's causing this, what to do?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.