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What Causes Tingling And Numbness In Toes After An Ankle Sprain?
Question: Numbness and tingling in toes after a sprained ankle and possible chip fracture of calcaneus . Wearing a boot and throughout day when elevate I feel numbness and tingling in toes. What does this signify? What are the concerns ?
Brief Answer:
Could be due to temporary compression of superficial nerve fibers
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Tingling and numbness in toes could be due to temporary compression of superficial nerve fibers either due to swelling itself or injury.
It will gradually weans off as the swelling decreases.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Could be due to temporary compression of superficial nerve fibers
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Tingling and numbness in toes could be due to temporary compression of superficial nerve fibers either due to swelling itself or injury.
It will gradually weans off as the swelling decreases.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Answered by
Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2004
Answered : 5930 Questions
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