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Suggest Essential Actions For Intermittent Numbness In The Feet For A 58-year-old

experiencing intermittent minor numbness in L hand and L foot. Gait or level of consciousness not impacted. 58 yo male with history of Type B dissected aorta in 2011, normal blood pressure (103/68 earlier today) and aortic valve conduit implanted in 1988. Feel fine but curious to gain thoughts about whether any action should be take or should I just see if it persists?
Fri, 3 Jan 2020
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Hi,

There are a variety of reasons people could experience numb or tingling feet and legs and fibromyalgia are one of these and most common.

Other conditions include multiple sclerosis, diabetes, tarsal tunnel syndrome, peripheral artery disease, and having too much pressure on the nerves.

Treatment can be started when the right cause is found. In your case, symptoms indicate that it could be neuropathy or fibromyalgia. I would suggest doing Doppler ultrasound and EMG for a start.

Till that check, your blood sugar and calcium levels since these causes may lead to numbness as well.

Though occasional numbness can occur, persistent numbness and tingling can be an indication of a serious underlying medical problem.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon
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Suggest Essential Actions For Intermittent Numbness In The Feet For A 58-year-old

Hi, There are a variety of reasons people could experience numb or tingling feet and legs and fibromyalgia are one of these and most common. Other conditions include multiple sclerosis, diabetes, tarsal tunnel syndrome, peripheral artery disease, and having too much pressure on the nerves. Treatment can be started when the right cause is found. In your case, symptoms indicate that it could be neuropathy or fibromyalgia. I would suggest doing Doppler ultrasound and EMG for a start. Till that check, your blood sugar and calcium levels since these causes may lead to numbness as well. Though occasional numbness can occur, persistent numbness and tingling can be an indication of a serious underlying medical problem. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon