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

Posted on Mon, 5 May 2025

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,

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