Brief Answer:
Glove and Stocking Numbness : Contact a Neurosurgeon or Neurologist

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand that you have numbness in right leg below knee and right hand bottom portion.. There is no tinkling or pain.

This is called as Glove and Stocking Anaesthesia. This Occurs in parts of body which are usually covered by Gloves and Stockings (whether the individual uses them or not)

You can see this picture https://o.quizlet.com/1I1HyL-qmbH8frkSusCq-A_m.png to have an idea

This is due to a condition called as "Dying-back neuropathy" or "Distal axonopathy" where the nerve fibre away from the brain are affected. So The nerves at the ends of upper limbs and lower limbs are more affected and hence there is numbness below knee and hand bottom.

This can be symmetrical (both sides are involved at the same time) or asymmetrical (one side is involved earlier). In your case it is the latter

This "Distal axonopathy" can be due to various reasons like
1. Metabolic diseases like Diabetes
2. Kidney failure,
3. Connective tissue disease,
4. Malnutrition
5. Chronic Alcohol intake
6. Vitamin Deficiency
7. Following Chemotherapy

Treatment involves
1. Finding the Cause
2. Treating the cause
3. Giving Factors that stimulate nerve repair

Q1
What could be the reason..
A1
"Dying-back neuropathy" or "Distal axonopathy"

Q2
whom to contact(specialist)...
A2
Contact a Neurosurgeon or Neurologist

Hope you found the answer helpful.

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Take care.

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Brief Answer:
area of numbness you described is classically seen in Distal Axonopathy

Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir

Welcome Back to Health Care Magic

Q1
I have got slight uneasiness in my neck movement especially during long drives in car or watching TV , I feel headache near back side of the head above neck. please clarify whether this is causing numbness in leg just below knee & below ankle of right hand.
A1
Uneasiness in neck Movements and Headache near back side of head above neck are usually due to cervical spondylosis. Cervical Spondylosis can cause Numbness, but such numbness will involve the whole of upper limb or lower limb

The area of numbness you have described > is classically seen in Distal Axonopathy

Hope you found the answer helpful.

If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.

-oOo-

PS 1 : After all your doubts have been cleared, kindly (a) Close this Question (b) Rate my Replies and (c) Give your Feedback.

PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno

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