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What Causes Numbness In Toe Post Work Injury To Back?
Right big toe is numb after back injury the are saying it is degenerative but I never had pain and numbness before this is a work injury the L4 L5 region.how do I explain to the dr that this was not preexistingand I really want to no what types of things in the back could cause these symptoms
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
Hello dear Greetings
Regarding your symptoms of numbness of your big toe following a previous injury at your back there are many different condition that may lead to that this include:
Spinal injury
Vertebral fracture
Spondylolisthesis
Inherited condition
In view of this please see an orthopaedic physician for proper assessment
Meanwhile take tablet pyridoxine tablet folic acid multivitamin capsules
I hope this helps
Regarding your symptoms of numbness of your big toe following a previous injury at your back there are many different condition that may lead to that this include:
Spinal injury
Vertebral fracture
Spondylolisthesis
Inherited condition
In view of this please see an orthopaedic physician for proper assessment
Meanwhile take tablet pyridoxine tablet folic acid multivitamin capsules
I hope this helps
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