When Should I Worry About Numb Feet?
What causing my feet to feel tingling or numbness? 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 contact the Foot and Ankle Doctors of Valley Stream Podiatry for comprehensive evaluation and personalized treatment plan.
There are many reasons for numbness and tingling in the feet. Below are eight common causes for numbness and tingling in the feet:
Side effects of medications may cause nerve issues.
Diabetes is a very common cause of peripheral nerve damage.
Peripheral artery disease
Various types of arthritis
Vitamin or nutrient deficiencies
Uremia – elevated levels of urea and other nitrogenous waste compounds in the blood
Exposure to toxic chemicals
Complications of AIDS
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 (wounds) that can be difficult to treat and may 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. Get in touch with Valley Stream Podiatry, Valley Stream Podiatry, located in Long Island - Valley Stream, NY. With access to advanced technologies, Our award winning podiatry team - Dr. Andrew Shapiro, Dr. Michael Barkin and Dr. Sajni Shah can help you manage all of your foot and ankle conditions, including foot nerve disorders, neuropathy, diabetes, heel pain, ankle sprains, toe deformities, fungal toenails, and plantar warts. Please schedule an appointment today by calling (516) 825-3860 our office or book an online appointment.