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What Do Swelling And Numbness On The Left Foot Indicate?

I have swelling and numbness on the bottom of my left foot. it is in between the ball of my big toe on the bottom and feels like it goes over to the little toe on the bottom of the foot. It is irritating because when I stand it feels swollen on the bottom. there is no discoloration or obvious swelling. There is numbness is in the area but not to my heel or to my toes although the whole foot feels a little tingly.. feels better with shoes on It feels like a small mass but goes down at night if my foot is elevated.. What is the type of dr. or Who would I see for this.?
Tue, 14 Nov 2017
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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 or due to high uric acid.

2. wearing hard insole 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 Left Foot 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 or due to high uric acid. 2. wearing hard insole 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.