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Suggest Treatment For Numbness In Foot

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Posted on Tue, 2 Feb 2016
Question: I have numbness in my lower right shin and the top of my foot.
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Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (35 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Needs scan

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am Dr Mittal. I have read your message. I think I can help you. The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of a possible nerve compression at the spine. It will need the following 2 tests to confirm the diagnosis.
1. Nerve conduction study.
2. MRI LS spine.
In case of the confirmation of the diagnosis, you will need to start physiotherapy and medicine like pregabalin.

I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (36 minutes later)
Thank you, my father is a retired Nuerologist. I am a very athletic person and this frightens me. He said the same thing. Thank you for the advice.
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Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (13 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Best regards

Detailed Answer:
Best of luck.
And a happy new year.
Dr Mittal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Suggest Treatment For Numbness In Foot

Brief Answer: Needs scan Detailed Answer: Hi, I am Dr Mittal. I have read your message. I think I can help you. The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of a possible nerve compression at the spine. It will need the following 2 tests to confirm the diagnosis. 1. Nerve conduction study. 2. MRI LS spine. In case of the confirmation of the diagnosis, you will need to start physiotherapy and medicine like pregabalin. I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal