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What Causes Numbness In The Feet And Legs?
I have numbness in my feet and right leg and buttocks for three months now. Diabetes has been ruled out and MS is highly unlikely per my neurologist due to my age - 60 and sex- male. Also no family history. They think it is anxiety. Have you ve heard of anxiety causing numbness?
Fri, 14 Dec 2018
Hi,
Diabetic neuropathies are a group of nerve disorders caused by nerve damage from diabetes. These neuropathies can affect any part of the body, including the legs and feet.
Numbness or tingling in the feet is the first symptom for many with nerve damage from diabetes. This is called peripheral neuropathy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Monish De, Oncologist
Diabetic neuropathies are a group of nerve disorders caused by nerve damage from diabetes. These neuropathies can affect any part of the body, including the legs and feet.
Numbness or tingling in the feet is the first symptom for many with nerve damage from diabetes. This is called peripheral neuropathy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Monish De, Oncologist
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