What Causes Numbness And Tingling Sensation In The Right Foot?

Posted on Fri, 22 Sep 2017

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Question : I was standing at the sink when all of a sudden my right leg and foot became numb and it was like I could not feel my foot when I walked from one room to the other. This numbness is letting up now but I am still not back to feeling normal and my right foot is tingling. I am a 74 year old woman, relatively good health except for my arthritis, did have a small TIA in 2010 but have had no issues since. I've never experienced this numbing before. Any ideas and comments are appreciated. Thank you
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Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Get examined by a neurologist and get investigated as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
There is high possibility of transient ischemic attack(TIA).
Is there any back pain , radiating pain into lower limbs, weakness in lower limb?
Any sciatica like history?
You need to get a brain imaging.
Blood investigations like blood sugar, thyroid profile, renal function and liver function should be done.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

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