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What Causes Numbness And Burning Sensation In The Big Toe, Legs And Arms?

I have had intestinal problems (diarrhea and soft stools) for over 3 months. I was tested for c-diff and parasites. Came back negative. Now (past month) I am getting numbness and burning skin starting in my big toe and now spreading to my legs, arms, hands, and now face. I think they are related Do you know what could cause that?
Mon, 4 Dec 2017
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

Numbness, burning are usually related to abnormal function of the nerves.

This is called neuropathy and it can be temporary or permanent. There are different possible causes.

Some of the most common causes are--(1)diabetes
(2)kidney or liver disease
(3)side effect of medication
(4)low levels of vitamin b12 or folate
(5)abnormal levels of vitamin b6
(6)thyroid disease
(7)infection such as shingles
(8)trauma to the nerves in the area

It would be best to be seen to be assessed for neuropathy and possible causes.
This would involve physical examination and blood tests

There are medications that can help

I hope this helps
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Dr. U N Sahoo 's  Response
Hello,

Thanks for your query on HCM

"As"per your clinical history is concerned your problem might be due to vitamin B 12 deficits so talk with your treating Doctor to substantiate it and if confirmed then he will prescribe vitamin B 12 injection three times weekly.

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What Causes Numbness And Burning Sensation In The Big Toe, Legs And Arms?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Numbness, burning are usually related to abnormal function of the nerves. This is called neuropathy and it can be temporary or permanent. There are different possible causes. Some of the most common causes are--(1)diabetes (2)kidney or liver disease (3)side effect of medication (4)low levels of vitamin b12 or folate (5)abnormal levels of vitamin b6 (6)thyroid disease (7)infection such as shingles (8)trauma to the nerves in the area It would be best to be seen to be assessed for neuropathy and possible causes. This would involve physical examination and blood tests There are medications that can help I hope this helps