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Part of the top of my foot is numb from an injury i believe where i put too much weight on it. its been about 3 week. when i rub over the numb area it send tingles all through my foot, but only when i rub it. could it be a pinched nerve in my foot?

Q: part of the top of my foot is numb from an injury i believe where i put too much weight on it. its been about 3 week. when i rub over the numb area it send tingles all through my foot, but only when i rub it. could it be a pinched nerve in my foot?

: Yes, your symptoms are consistent with a superficial nerve compression from the injury. These symptoms should improve then disappear when the local swelling resolves.

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Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Yes, your symptoms are consistent with a superficial nerve compression from the injury. These symptoms should improve then disappear when the local swelling resolves.

Answered 8/18/2022

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A member asked:

Part of the top of my foot is numb from an injury i believe where i put too much weight on it. its been about 3 week. when i rub over the numb area it send tingles all through my foot, but only when i rub it. could it be a pinched nerve in my foot?

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