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What Causes On And Off Sharp Pricking Sensation In Toe Of Left Foot?

Hi, in the last few days I have had a very sharp needle like prick sensation/ pain in my big toe on the left foot. This pain has been coming periodically ie. every few hours. I have examined my toe but there is nothing there. The sharp pain only lasts for a few seconds and then disappears. It first came while I was walking but now I have had an episode or two while lying down. Q. What could be causing this??
Fri, 11 Sep 2015
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Welcome to Health care magi.
i understand your concern.
pricking sensation in any of the four limbs can occur due to following common causes-
1.Diabetes
2.Hypothyroidism
3.Vitamin B12 deficiency
4.Decreased folic acid levels
5.Nerve compression
So some lab tests like Vitamin B12 levls,Folic acid levels,Thyroid function test,Blood sugar-fasting and post meal and in some cases Nerve conduction study is required to fing the root cause.
Opinion of neurologist is required after the results of the above mentioned test.
Thanks and regards.
Take care.Be healthy.
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What Causes On And Off Sharp Pricking Sensation In Toe Of Left Foot?

Welcome to Health care magi. i understand your concern. pricking sensation in any of the four limbs can occur due to following common causes- 1.Diabetes 2.Hypothyroidism 3.Vitamin B12 deficiency 4.Decreased folic acid levels 5.Nerve compression So some lab tests like Vitamin B12 levls,Folic acid levels,Thyroid function test,Blood sugar-fasting and post meal and in some cases Nerve conduction study is required to fing the root cause. Opinion of neurologist is required after the results of the above mentioned test. Thanks and regards. Take care.Be healthy.