what's wrong with my friends foot?

Question

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. The problem start to get worser because the numbness is almost spreading to his leg

one more thing, he can still walk

Answer 1

sounds like a form of neuropathy--but without other info such as whether your friend is diabetic or has back problems it is hard to say. if you want to do some research there is a pretty good webiste that has information and discussion forums that are helpful, myfootshop.com. give it a try and good luck. you can use the source as a direct link.

Answer 2

He could have flat feet, or something that is cutting off the circulation...did he go to a regular foot doctor? A podiatrist? I have problems now, because of having surgery to give me arches about 40 years ago...and now, the arches are breaking down and my legs get cramped up all the way to my knees...it is probably either a pinched nerve, or poor fitting shoes, also. could cause it.

Answer 3

neuropathy, could be many things. Have them give him a nerve conductive test to rule out neuropathy.
neu·rop·a·thies
A disease or abnormality of the nervous system.

Is he diabetic? You hear of diabetics having neuropathy but there are many reasons for this disease.

Answer 4

It might have something to do with his spinal cord nerve endings. Spinal meningitis maybe.

Answer 5

whatever it is sounds horrible! maybe the blood is not moving correctly.

Answer 6

could be neuropothy, research it on the net.

Answer 7

i have that. it is diabetic neuropathy