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I have slight numbness/tingling in my right foot toes and my right legs lower outer quad. i believe i slipped a disc a year ago and this may potentially be the cause. any ideas as to what this could possibly be? what kind of doctor should i see? ty?

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Dr. Jerome Zacks answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Indeed, a disc problem after trauma can result in the compression of a nerve, resulting in lower extremity weakness and/or pain. A neurosurgeon or neurologist could pursue the underlying cause as well as guide one in the selection of the most appropriate imaging studies.

Answered 5/1/2022

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