Six causes of numbness in your feet
Sometimes losing the sense of feeling in your foot can be caused by sitting in one position for too long, and having your foot “fall asleep.” Just getting up and moving around usually will fix the condition. In more severe situations, the sense of numbness and tingling may be caused by an injury or underlying ailment like diabetes is peripheral artery disease (decrease in blood flow, to the foot's nerves). There are many conditions that may cause a loss of feeling in your feet or ankles, it’s crucial to contact our podiatrists at Podiatry Foot & Ankle Institute for a complete evaluation for the right treatment plan.
Six possible causes of numbness in your feet include the following:
Diabetic Neuropathy —The high blood sugar of diabetes can cause damage to the nerves in your extremities with numbness and tingling in the hands and feet a common early complication.
Shoes That Are Too Tight —Tight-fitting shoes can decrease blood flow and constrict nerves.
Neuroma —Tissue growths around nerves can cause nerve impairment resulting in a feeling of having numb feet.
Foot or Ankle Trauma—Injuring your foot in an accident or while playing sports or exercising can damage nerves and cause a loss of feeling.
Overpronation — People who have untreated arch problems like overpronation quite often experience numbness and tingling in their feet due to nerve irritation.
Spinal Cord Damage — A herniated disc in your spinal cord can affect the nerves creating a sense of numbness in your feet.
If you are experiencing numbness and tingling in your feet, getting the proper diagnosis is essential for getting the correct treatment, so be sure to see your foot doctor. Make an appointment with Podiatry Foot & Ankle Institute located in Hackensack and Fort Lee, New Jersey. With access to cutting edge technologies, Dr. Edward Harris, Dr. Neil Goldberg, Dr. Adam Rozenstrauch and Dr. Yakov Groysman can help you manage all of your foot and ankle ailments, including heel pain, ankle sprains, toe deformities, fungal toenails, and plantar warts. So, please make an appointment today by calling our office or book an online appointment.
