What Causes Pain And Numbness In Right Foot?

Posted on Wed, 12 Aug 2015

Wed, 12 Aug 2015 Answered on

Tue, 1 Sep 2015 Last reviewed on

Question : Since last few weeks, I have had pain in my right foot , it also goes numb sometimes, especially when I tie my shoe lace tight, I am worried if this has anything to do with high Cholesterol I might have, before this I also had couple of calf muscle cramps during nights even though they disappeared after a few time.

Three days ago I drove for 6 hours in a day and I have had extreme pain in the foot, I could also feel some muscle under my foot getting extended when I try to walk

Answered by Dr. Dr. R.A. SINGH (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
some investigations are needed.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.
Your symptoms can be related to high cholesterol levels. Muscle cramps can be due to deficiency of Calcium, Vitamin D3 or Vitamin E.
l would suggest that you should get yourself clinically examined and investigated by your doctor.
Following investigations may be helpful :-
1. Hemoglobin levels.
2. Blood sugar levels ( Fasting and PP ).
3. Vitamin B12 levels.
4. Vitamin D3 levels.
5. Lipid profile.
6. Thyroid profile.
7. Serum electrolytes.
8. Serum Calcium.
You should also get your blood pressure and heart rate monitored.
A clinical evaluation by your doctor and reports of the above mentioned investigations will help in planning further medical management.
Eat fresh fruits and vegetables. Drink lots of water daily.
I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further query, I will be happy to help.
Thanks.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. R.A. SINGH (3 minutes later)

Thank you Doc, I will go through some tests ASAP, I am just curious, if these happen to be symptoms of High Cholesterol, how bad is my situation right now, I am worried because I have had a kid 6 months ago and I havent been eating healthy or doing healthy things at all.

Answered by Dr. Dr. R.A. SINGH (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
avoid unhealthy foods.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your response.
Your present health status can be known by a clinical examination and reports of the investigations which includes Lipid profile for cholesterol levels.
Avoid unhealthy foods and sedentary lifestyle.
I hope this answers your query. If you have any further doubts, please mention.
Thanks.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. R.A. SINGH (3 minutes later)

Sure doctor, I am in the process of avoiding unhealthy foods, only eating veggies and have been doing some workouts as well, but my question was related to the estimated damage I might have done to myself , assuming that its with high cholesterol and is there a way to get to back to normalcy after this?

Answered by Dr. Dr. R.A. SINGH (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
results of investigations will indicate your health condition.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The extent of health damage, if any, can be commented after a clinical examination by your doctor and according to the reports of the investigations. By lifestyle changes and proper medications, normal health can be regained.
I hope this answers your query.
Thanks.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

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