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My dad has numbness in one feet n sometimes no feeling even of wearing shoes or not.why?

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Neuropathy: Numbness in feet is some sort if problem with the nerves. The most common cause is neuropathy, from diabetes or some other metabolic condition. Nerve impingement from a bulging disc or the like is also possible. A podiatrist should check your father's feet for local issues, but will likely want to get nerve conduction studies or refer to a neurologist for a complete evaluation.

Answered 4/25/2013

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Numbness: This may well be diabetes but there are other causes. Seek the help of a podiatrist for an evaluation

Answered 9/28/2016

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