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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Numbness On The Foot

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Posted on Fri, 6 Jan 2017
Question: the ball of my foot is swollen and puffy and feels kind of numb if i tap on it it feels like little shocks of electric maybe nerve
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Methycobalamine supplements can help.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Your problem could be due to peripheral neuropathy. I would insist you to confirm if you have diabetes and/or hypertension, and if so, for how long. I would also insist you to upload an image for me to correlate. Based on that I would guide you further.

Taking methylcobalamine (a form of B vitamin) 1500 mcg once daily should provide relief.

I would await your response.

Regards
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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Numbness On The Foot

Brief Answer: Methycobalamine supplements can help. Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Your problem could be due to peripheral neuropathy. I would insist you to confirm if you have diabetes and/or hypertension, and if so, for how long. I would also insist you to upload an image for me to correlate. Based on that I would guide you further. Taking methylcobalamine (a form of B vitamin) 1500 mcg once daily should provide relief. I would await your response. Regards