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What Causes Buzzing Sensation On The Bottom Of The Foot?
Question: I have a buzzing sensation in the bottom in the bottom of my foot. I am 63yo and in good health. No diabetes. This has just happened today. on and off all day. What could this be?
Brief Answer:
?? Could be due to nerve damage
Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. A buzzing sensation in the region of the foot is usually indicative of some nerve damage, probably brought about by trauma, poor blood supply to the region, long term swelling, etc.
I would request you to report to your doctor for investigations like a nerve biopsy, nerve conduction tests, etc. As you have ruled out diabetes, your doctor may look for other causes like an abnormally functioning thyroid, deficiency of vitamin B12, heavy metal poisoning, infections, etc.
Treatment usually includes:
+Correction of underlying cause (e.g. thyroid abnormality)
+Correction of any deficiencies
+Pain management
+Physical therapy
+Steroid injections into the affected region
and a few others.
I hope you find my response helpful. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.
Best wishes.
?? Could be due to nerve damage
Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. A buzzing sensation in the region of the foot is usually indicative of some nerve damage, probably brought about by trauma, poor blood supply to the region, long term swelling, etc.
I would request you to report to your doctor for investigations like a nerve biopsy, nerve conduction tests, etc. As you have ruled out diabetes, your doctor may look for other causes like an abnormally functioning thyroid, deficiency of vitamin B12, heavy metal poisoning, infections, etc.
Treatment usually includes:
+Correction of underlying cause (e.g. thyroid abnormality)
+Correction of any deficiencies
+Pain management
+Physical therapy
+Steroid injections into the affected region
and a few others.
I hope you find my response helpful. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.
Best wishes.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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