8 Reasons Your Feet are Feeling Numb or Tingling
Your nervous system provides the sensory and motor information that your muscles and other bodily systems need to operate.
Should I be worried about my numb or tingling feet?
When your nerves' function is compromised, it can cause a tingling, burning, and numbing sensation in your extremities, with the feet frequently being affected. The cause of nerve damage (neuropathy) can be due to systemic diseases like diabetes or exposure to toxic chemicals, so be sure to see your foot doctor for the correct diagnosis and treatment.
Eight causes of numbness and tingling in your feet or toes may include the following:
Diabetes is a very common cause of peripheral nerve damage.
Various types of arthritis
Side effects of medications may cause nerve issues.
Peripheral artery disease (PAD)
Uremia – elevated levels of urea and other nitrogenous waste compounds in the blood
Complications of AIDS
Vitamin or nutrient deficiencies
Exposure to toxic chemicals
Symptoms of nerve damage in the feet tend to begin gradually and may not be very noticeable or problematic at first. However, as the loss of sensation becomes more advanced, it can make it difficult or impossible to notice when you have a cut on your foot that needs attention. An untreated scrape or cut can lead to an infection and possibly a dangerous foot ulcer that can be difficult to treat and require amputation.
Our state-of-the-art Maple Springs Foot Center podiatry office is conveniently located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Contact our expert foot and ankle doctors, Dr. Stuart R. Snyder, Dr. Sara Sharma and Dr. Sahar Zadeh for a comprehensive evaluation and treatment plan. Please schedule an appointment by calling (301) 762-3338 or book an appointment online today.
Our Podiatry team can help you manage all of your foot and ankle conditions, including diabetes, wound care, nerve disorders, neuropathy, heel pain, toe deformities, sports injuries, fungal toenails and plantar warts.
