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What Causes Numbness On The Big Toe?

i have numbness in my big toe and the next 2 toes. also the ball of my foot is numb. only my left foot. i was working out at the fitness gym and tried to use a stepper machine at the end of my workout. it was very uncomfortable after a minute so i stopped. i missed the step getting off and landed awkwardly on my feet. its been 36 hrs +.
Fri, 28 Apr 2017
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Hello,my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi.
I understand your concern.
Numbness of the toes generally is a result of conditions that affect the nerves and/or blood vessels that supply the foot.
Numbness of the toe can occur because of
-injury to the foot,
-nerve damage (neuropathy)
- poor circulation to the foot (such as with diabetes and peripheral vascular disease).
Some remedies at home are:
-Remove items to allow for better blood flow. -Massage the foot. Gently massaging the numb area of your foot can help increase circulation and make occasional numbness go away faster.
- Warm your feet with a heated blanket or heating pad.
If the numbness continue visit your local doctor for more examinations.Thanks!
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What Causes Numbness On The Big Toe?

Hello,my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern. Numbness of the toes generally is a result of conditions that affect the nerves and/or blood vessels that supply the foot. Numbness of the toe can occur because of -injury to the foot, -nerve damage (neuropathy) - poor circulation to the foot (such as with diabetes and peripheral vascular disease). Some remedies at home are: -Remove items to allow for better blood flow. -Massage the foot. Gently massaging the numb area of your foot can help increase circulation and make occasional numbness go away faster. - Warm your feet with a heated blanket or heating pad. If the numbness continue visit your local doctor for more examinations.Thanks!