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Could I Have A Pinched Nerve As My Toe Is Numb?
I hit the inside of my leg below the knee 2 weeks ago against the side of the bath. I developed a large, dark bruise rougly the size of a piece of steak. Now, my big toe is numb - very disconcerting - could I have a pinched nerve?
I also suffer from hip pain if I'm on my feet too often (has been happening for awhile) with reduced mobility in the hip. I fave insertional achilles tendonitus and my knee crunches when I walk or use stairs.
I am 46, female and 115kg.
I also suffer from hip pain if I'm on my feet too often (has been happening for awhile) with reduced mobility in the hip. I fave insertional achilles tendonitus and my knee crunches when I walk or use stairs.
I am 46, female and 115kg.
Wed, 11 Jan 2017
Hi,
The large dark bruise suggest a swelling from the injury. Due to the swelling the nerve in that area of your leg is compressed that is leading to our big toe going numb(provided you do not have back pain). Application of ice over the bruise will relieve the symptoms. As per your BMI you are overweight. You need to visit doctor to rule out underlying hip condition. It is advisable to reduce weight to prevent problems in future.
Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jenis Bhalavat
The large dark bruise suggest a swelling from the injury. Due to the swelling the nerve in that area of your leg is compressed that is leading to our big toe going numb(provided you do not have back pain). Application of ice over the bruise will relieve the symptoms. As per your BMI you are overweight. You need to visit doctor to rule out underlying hip condition. It is advisable to reduce weight to prevent problems in future.
Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jenis Bhalavat
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