What Causes Loss Of Sensation In Foot?

Posted on Sat, 20 Jun 2015

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Sat, 20 Jun 2015 Answered on

Fri, 17 Jul 2015 Last reviewed on

Question : Hi,
Not feeling top skin on my left foot (scared). XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Stroke needs to be considered. get to emergency services fast

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message.
I think I can help you.
The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of a possible stroke. The symptoms start like yours- suddenly and usually occur unilaterally.
There are other possible cause like nerve compression, but they are not urgent.
I think I can suggest that you get to the emergency services as soon as possible and meet a neurologist.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.

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

Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (5 minutes later)

But no one in my family had this, ever, or any stroke issues ?
(yes, i will see neurologist tomorrow morning, or afternoon) ...

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get to EMR now

Detailed Answer:
Hi
There is no rule where stroke needs to have a family history.
And tomorrow will be too late. Stroke can be best treated in first 3 hours. So get to a EMR right now.
Best of luck.
Dr Mittal.

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

Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (1 hour later)

Ok, thanks.
Will do ...

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Best of luck

Detailed Answer:
Best of luck.

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