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What Causes Numbness In The Ankle And Foot?
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
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.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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