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My husbands one big toe is constantly numb/tingly. what could this mean?

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Could be : Related to a problem in his back like a herniated disc or nerve impingement.

Answered 11/5/2015

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Nerve Entrapment : Sounds like nerve entrapment that could be caused from deformity like bunion or trauma or neuropathy. Get it checked may need nerve conduction study.

Dr Zebro (formerly Woldegiorgis) agreed

Answered 8/15/2013

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