Suggest Treatment For Numbness On Toes After Running

Posted on Sat, 18 Oct 2014

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Sat, 18 Oct 2014 Answered on

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Question : My toe is numb after running a 5k a few weeks ago and it hurts when I wear any shoe how do I treat

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You need to get x ray

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case and I think that it can be a stress fracture. Before I advise you anything I want to know little detail about your illness.
1. Can you describe your pain in detail, like severity, aggravating and relieving factors?
2. Is there any swelling present?
3. Have you done any x ray?
Please send me answers of these questions. I will try my best to help you.
Thanks

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (1 hour later)

1 the pain is worse at night because I have worn shoes it is a severe ache on a 1-10 scale it is abou a 7
2 there was swelling a few weeks ago it appears to be normal now
3 no ex ray at the point

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It can be a stress fracture

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I would recommend you to get x ray of the foot. After studying your case I think that it can be a stress fracture.
If x ray shows any body injury, I would recommend you to take calcium and vitamin D3. Also avoid using very tight shoes. Do not walk for long distance. If pain is severe than I would suggest you to take Bruder tablet for pain relief.
I hope this answer will be useful for you. Let me know if there is any other follow up questions.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj