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Suggest Treatment For Numbness In Lower Legs And Toes

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Posted on Mon, 4 Jul 2016
Question: I still have some numbness in my left lower leg and toes...I have been doing some stretch exercises in that area and it seems to help. could this be caused by shin splints?
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Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (29 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes.It could be due to splints.Keep observing.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Jrurbanic,
Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com.
I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist,here to answer your query.

Of course,Shin splints could be the cause for this numbness.As it improves with stretch exercises,I suggest you to continue the same.Infact,I would suggest you to visit a physiotherapist for expert training on exercises.

Hope to see it improve soon.Please get back to me with developments in another few days.

If you have any further question for now,I shall be glad to have you in follow-up.

Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Suggest Treatment For Numbness In Lower Legs And Toes

Brief Answer: Yes.It could be due to splints.Keep observing. Detailed Answer: Hi Jrurbanic, Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com. I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist,here to answer your query. Of course,Shin splints could be the cause for this numbness.As it improves with stretch exercises,I suggest you to continue the same.Infact,I would suggest you to visit a physiotherapist for expert training on exercises. Hope to see it improve soon.Please get back to me with developments in another few days. If you have any further question for now,I shall be glad to have you in follow-up. Regards Dr.Ajay Panwar, MD,DM(Neurology)