Can I Just Ignore My Big Toe In The Left Leg Is Partially Numb

Posted on Sat, 22 Mar 2025

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Question : my big toe in the left leg is partially numb , stil can feel no issue but slightly weird sensation like it’s numb .. no issues otherwise .. can I just ignore it or should I do something . noticed this happened after my visit abroad , long flight and lot of walking around the formal shoes …

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need some more details

Detailed Answer:
Hi,.

Thanks for your query.

I would like to know some more details

Are you a Diabetic..?
Is the toe swollen or akin color changed. ?
Is the numbness continuous.. ?

Waiting for your response

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (3 hours later)

Dr,
Not diabetic . I think I took hba1c 1 1/2 years ago all normal
Not swollen and no color change

Only mild partial numbness still there of top right portion of big toe .. I can still feel but slight weird feeling on that area
Nothing other than that I do normal work and nothing bothers or affects day to day work

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Massage the toes

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for the information

Mild numbness can be aeen when there is disturbance in impulse transmission of superficial nerves in the toes

A simple massage can improve blood circulation to the nerves improving their health. This can help to get rid of numbness.

Hope, it helps

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (9 hours later)

Sure doctor . Can you tell me how to do the massage . also since it not bothering me otherwise can I just ignore it and move on ?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (21 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You might be right

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Yes, it might sometimes get relieved on uts own. It would be wise not to intervene now as its not troubling.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (8 days later)

Dr Just to update i took HBA1C now for checking diabetes and it was 5 , nothing other than that . I think my big toe symptom may be slighlty better but cant tell but doesnt really affect anything or doesnt seem significant to me . I dont have any back pain or any other symptoms as such am absolutely able to do everything as normal . So i will ignore this as of now and move on .. If its gets worse or i see any significant changes i will defintely reach out . Hope my strategy is OK :)

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (27 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are right

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing back.

Even if there is any change in color of the toe, report as soon as possible. If not for now you can relax.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T