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A person may notice that his shoes are fitting more tightly if his feet become enlarged for any reason. This may due to tissue swelling, water retention, or growth of bones in the hand.

Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this

24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

Body locations

Foot

Symptoms

Numbness or tingling
Foot pain
Numbness or tingling, sudden
Numbness or tingling, one side only
Numbness or tingling, gradual
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