Foot numbness is a loss of feeling or a pins and needles feeling
in the foot. A simpler or a larger problem may cause it, depending
on the symptoms.
Simpler Causes: If you notice your foot to be numb after
sitting in one position for too long, after crossing your feet or
after waking up from a deep sleep, and the feeling returns shortly,
you probably put too much pressure on your nerve, which temporarily
cut off the blood supply. Simple changes in lifestyle can help you
avoid foot numbness of simpler
causes.
Larger Causes: If the numbness is lasting, if only one foot
is affected, if the condition worsens at night, and/or if you experience
accompanying pain, you may have a disorder of the nerves, and you
should see your doctor. More common larger causes of foot numbness
are Diabetic Neuropathy
and Multiple Sclerosis.
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