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I Have Had Numbness In The Ball Of My Foot
Question: I have had numbness in the ball of my foot for many years.. it has pretty much remained the same .. not really changing..it feels like the ballsof my feet are frozen like.. I was just diagnosed with degerative disc disease in my neck.. would degenerative disc disease in my lower back cause this numbness of the feet??? Thanks so much..anything I can do for this condition?
Brief Answer:
Can be due to bulging discs in lumbar spine.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The numbness in the ball of your foot can be related to degenerative changes in the lower back- at the level of lumbar spine. This can be caused by a mild nerve root compression by the bulging discs.
To improve the numbness it is best to start with methylcobalamin supplements after getting the blood levels of Vitamin B 12 evaluated. Starting the back strengthening exercises under the guidance of a physiotherapist will also help in retarding the further progression of the problem.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
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Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Can be due to bulging discs in lumbar spine.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The numbness in the ball of your foot can be related to degenerative changes in the lower back- at the level of lumbar spine. This can be caused by a mild nerve root compression by the bulging discs.
To improve the numbness it is best to start with methylcobalamin supplements after getting the blood levels of Vitamin B 12 evaluated. Starting the back strengthening exercises under the guidance of a physiotherapist will also help in retarding the further progression of the problem.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Dr. Remy Koshy
Is it common for a sixty year old to have this condition..what did I do to cause this thanks
Brief Answer:
Yes it is common problem.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
At your age it is common to have such a disc bulge. This is an age related degenerative change of the spine. Regular exercise and physiotherapy can help in improving the symptoms.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Yes it is common problem.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
At your age it is common to have such a disc bulge. This is an age related degenerative change of the spine. Regular exercise and physiotherapy can help in improving the symptoms.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Dr. Yogesh D
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