portion of his foot is all numb and he can't feel nothing if he touch nor he can feel any pain if he try to hurt his foot. His foot is still numb for 2 weeks now. Ever since he start working, his toe start to numb. He think it could be nerve or capillary problem. He went to the doctor today. The doctor still don't know what's wrong with it. I think it could be his psychological problem.
2006-08-25 13:00:47 · 12 answers · asked by thesweetjc 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
one more thing, he can still walk but the numbness is almost spreading to his leg
2006-08-25 13:21:51 · update #1
Actually, the best person to see is a well trained podiatrist or podiatric surgeon. You want someone who is young and trained in current techniques. It may be a symptom of a much larger problem (diabetes, infection, etc) and this needs to be checked out. People with untreated neuropathy are prone to infections and frequently require surgery and possibly amputation, depending on the cause of the loss of sensation. Urge him to see someone ASAP to get it diagnosed and treated.
2006-08-25 13:07:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry about your friends foot. He most definitely need to go to a doctor that knows what he is talking about. He needs to see a Neurologist. Is he a diabetic? They often have numbness and tingling in the lower extremites/legs and feet. This could be something serious. Call the doctor he previously went to and get a referral for a neurologist or go to the Emergency Room, there they will do an arterial doppler, this test will tell if he have any nerve damage, artery blockage, or blood clots. GO GO GO
2006-08-25 13:15:00 · answer #2 · answered by LuvAll 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a DO (osteopathic physician, not a chiropractor) in your community who does skeletal problems, this could also be a good choice.
Another choice would be a sport injury clinic.
A cheaper choice for any foot problem if he can't afford expensive office calls, would be to look for a used copy of RUNNER'S REPAIR MANUAL, preferably the second edition. This book covers almost any foot or leg problem you can imagine that is caused by use, as opposed to exotic diseases, of course.
Most such problems are related to shoes, or can be fixed by shoe changes.
Makes me wonder if his new job involves a lot of time on his feet, or special shoes he never wore before.
2006-08-25 13:31:35 · answer #3 · answered by retiredslashescaped1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like a nerve issue, yes. Is he on medications which could cause such side effects?
The best thing to do is to see a neurologist, they deal with the brain, nerves and psychological issues as well and in the meantime, try not reassure him. No need to worry.
2006-08-25 13:05:07 · answer #4 · answered by hazelways 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It could be several things,peripheral neuropathy from diabetes, the shoes he's wearing could be too tight. I would suggest he goes to a podiatrist, or a new one if this dr cant figure out the cause. Good luck!
2006-08-25 13:10:55 · answer #5 · answered by CTMEDS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Poor circulation.
Pinched nerve.
2006-08-25 13:03:41 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds serious enough for second and third opinion! I have seen amputation of limbs for same symptons!
2006-08-25 13:06:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds like it could be an in grown hair on the knuckle of his big toe. Tell him to have someone (you?) suck the hair off his feet.
2006-08-25 13:03:27 · answer #8 · answered by wheels 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
maybe a blood clot. Better check it and get MRI.
2006-08-25 13:13:30 · answer #9 · answered by xboxturbo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he should see another doctor. it could be something serious.
2006-08-25 13:04:38 · answer #10 · answered by bumblebee 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋