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What Causes Sudden Numbness And Tingling On The Foot?

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Posted on Tue, 8 Apr 2014
Question: hi. I am concerned about sudden numbness and tingling in my left foot. Along the outside of the foot and up towards the ankle.
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Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (39 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Cause could be- Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for your query. Cause could be due to nerve compression at lower spine or peripheral neuropathy like diabetes or deficiency of vit b12. Through clinical evaluation is required to reach the diagnosis. Taking methylcobalamin supplements will be helpful. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care
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What Causes Sudden Numbness And Tingling On The Foot?

Brief Answer: Cause could be- Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for your query. Cause could be due to nerve compression at lower spine or peripheral neuropathy like diabetes or deficiency of vit b12. Through clinical evaluation is required to reach the diagnosis. Taking methylcobalamin supplements will be helpful. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care