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What Do Swelling And Numbness On The Balls Of The Feet Indicate?

Within the last hour the bottom of my foot, by the ball, I started getting a swollen / numb patch. It also started on my left thumb. I had a flu shot last week, and also put a hard insole into my shoes for planter ficitiius - could this be a) a reaction to the hard insert b) some kind of allergic reaction to something I ate or were exposed to
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1. The most important cause of your symptoms [paresthesia of toes] could be direct compression of the nerves of the foot from footwear or shoes [present in history] or due to high uric acid.

2. wearing hard insole [present] which put enormous pressure on the foot may also lead to bunion formation, as a result, underlying tissue becomes inflamed and painful.

PS. In addition to above cause, one may exclude simultaneously: nerve damage [neuropathy], high uric acid, or any poor circulation to the foot [any peripheral vascular disease/diabetes]

3. It is important to consult with Orthopedic surgeon/Podiatrist to prevent further or long-term damage since failure to do so can lead to disability, paralysis, permanent symptoms of pain and numbness.
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What Do Swelling And Numbness On The Balls Of The Feet Indicate?

** Thanks for contacting with your health concern 1. The most important cause of your symptoms [paresthesia of toes] could be direct compression of the nerves of the foot from footwear or shoes [present in history] or due to high uric acid. 2. wearing hard insole [present] which put enormous pressure on the foot may also lead to bunion formation, as a result, underlying tissue becomes inflamed and painful. PS. In addition to above cause, one may exclude simultaneously: nerve damage [neuropathy], high uric acid, or any poor circulation to the foot [any peripheral vascular disease/diabetes] 3. It is important to consult with Orthopedic surgeon/Podiatrist to prevent further or long-term damage since failure to do so can lead to disability, paralysis, permanent symptoms of pain and numbness.