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My right big toe has been going numb for a year . . .. . . now that toe nail is ready to fall off. . . . .. I severely fractured this right foot in 1978 . .. . broke all 5 metatorsels . . . .. I test positive once for diabetes .. but lost 20 lbs and then passed the test. . . . . . I used to get severve gout in this spot for years about twice a year . . . is all this related to the fracture ? What can I do to fix
hi gout is due to increased uric acid in the body.it is not associated with fracture.you can take drugs like probenezid after consulting your doctor. thank you.
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What Causes Severe Numbness On The Toes?
hi gout is due to increased uric acid in the body.it is not associated with fracture.you can take drugs like probenezid after consulting your doctor. thank you.