Suggest Remedy For Numbness In Foot After A Sprain

Posted on Sun, 27 Dec 2015

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Sun, 27 Dec 2015 Answered on

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Question : I was seen at the ER and told I had a sprained left foot, I'm experienceing numbance and coldness in that foot they did x-ray and nothing is broken, but still in a lot of pain

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am Dr Mittal. I have read your message.
I think I can help you.
I would like to know how you developed the injury before I can help you.
Please respond for a suitable answer.
Dr Mittal

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (27 hours later)

I slipped on the ice and swisted my foot, I have a injury to that foot from 3 yrs ago and have a plate and screws in it I went in on the Dec 24th for this injury

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
MoSt likely a nerve compression

Detailed Answer:
As you have slipped on ice, you may have developed a spinal/disc problem that is causing the sensory symptoms of the foot. It needs an MRI of the LS spine and NCV both lower limbs for diagnosis. I will suggest you meet a neurologist and consider the tests. Further treatment will rely on the reports. Thank you. Dr Saumya

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