What Causes Numbness In The Ankle And Foot?

Posted on Sat, 18 Jun 2016

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Question : i woke yesterday morning with my right foot not working. The ankle and foot are tingly like asleep. The leg and foot are cold to touch. If I step on my foot it turns under to the right and I fall. I can put my toes or foot downward but I cannot lift them upward. I think thats main symtoms Thank you for any info

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Nerve compression or injury.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The symptoms that you have are likely to be due to a nerve root compression or a nerve injury. The compression can be due to a disc prolapse at the level of lumbar spine. It is best to consult a neurologist for a proper examination and evaluation. Methylcobalamin supplements can help.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
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Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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