What Causes Numbness In The Bottom Of Feet?

Posted on Sat, 20 Sep 2014

Question: I have been having numbness in the bottom of my feet for a number of months. If i dig my fingernail in my foot I can feel it so I do have feeling in my feet. I was told it could be from some medication I am taking. I take blood pressure pills, cholesterol pills, anxiety and depression pills. Could it be a circulation problem? Is it serious?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Alokkalyani (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
neuropathy

Detailed Answer:
Hi I i am doctor alokkalyani, please to help you with your query today
It seems that you have neuropathy. you need to be evaluated for the presence of diabetes or other diseases which may lead to neuropathy. it might also be due to alcohol and other toxins also.
It may also be due to pills you're taking or even by anxiety
I advise you to see your physician and evaluated
There are few medicines which can symptomatically help like gabapentin etc
Hope this will help

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