Why Do I Feel Numbness and Tingling in My Feet?

Your nervous system provides the sensory and motor information that your muscles and other bodily systems need to operate. 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.

Some of the many causes of numbness and tingling in your feet may include the following:

• Side effects of medications may cause nerve issues.

• Diabetes is a very common cause of peripheral nerve damage.

• Uremia – elevated levels of urea and other nitrogenous waste compounds in the blood

• Complications of AIDS

• Vitamin or nutrient deficiencies

• Various types of arthritis

• Peripheral artery disease

• 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.

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, be sure to have your feet evaluated and treated by your foot doctor regularly to catch problems early. Call Foot & Ankle Institute, located in Hackensack, Fort Lee NJ. With access to advanced technologies, Our expert Podiatrists - Dr. Edward Harris, Dr. Neil Goldberg, Dr. Adam Rozenstrauch and Dr. Yakov Groysman, and his staff can help you manage all of your foot and ankle conditions, 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.