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What Causes Numbness At The Tip Of Toes?

i am experiencing numbness in the tips of two toes on my right foot (2-3 toes). First thing in morning and occasionally another episode during day. In 52 and just had a physical whereas all indicators were that of a 35 year old with some mild cholesterol.
posted on Tue, 7 Jul 2015
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Hello dear,

Considering the fact that your recent physical does not reveal any abnormal findings, any systemic cause for the symptoms can be ruled out.
Under such circumstances, the symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to entrapment of nerve fibers at the ankle region.

Other causes can be:
1. Muscle spasm due to improper posture.
2. Inadequate hydration & Electrolyte imbalance of the body.
3. Dietary deficiencies of certain nutrients like Iron, Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Folic acid, etc. which help in blood formation & nerve conduction.

Symptomatic relief can be obtained by intake of nervigenic agents (like Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folic acid) as well as multivitamin & multimineral supplements including iron, calcium & Vitamin D needs to be added in your diet.
Physiotherapy & postural exercise will also be helpful.

If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Neurologist & get a complete Neurological examination done.
X ray & MRI of the ankle joint can be carried out to detect any nerve entrapment.

Wishing you a Good Health.
Take care.
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What Causes Numbness At The Tip Of Toes?

Hello dear, Considering the fact that your recent physical does not reveal any abnormal findings, any systemic cause for the symptoms can be ruled out. Under such circumstances, the symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to entrapment of nerve fibers at the ankle region. Other causes can be: 1. Muscle spasm due to improper posture. 2. Inadequate hydration & Electrolyte imbalance of the body. 3. Dietary deficiencies of certain nutrients like Iron, Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Folic acid, etc. which help in blood formation & nerve conduction. Symptomatic relief can be obtained by intake of nervigenic agents (like Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folic acid) as well as multivitamin & multimineral supplements including iron, calcium & Vitamin D needs to be added in your diet. Physiotherapy & postural exercise will also be helpful. If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Neurologist & get a complete Neurological examination done. X ray & MRI of the ankle joint can be carried out to detect any nerve entrapment. Wishing you a Good Health. Take care.