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Suggest Treatment For Itching And Numbness In The Toes

My big toes have been numb for a few years now. But I can slowly feel the numbness going further down my big toes as before it was only at the ends. It got so itchy in the night and couldn t itch as it was numb and prevented me from sleeping. Whst could this be
Fri, 19 Feb 2021
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Hi,

Diabetes may be one of the few causes which may cause itching and increasing numbness in your big toe. Hence, investigations of your blood sugar levels are of utmost priority.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Itching And Numbness In The Toes

Hi, Diabetes may be one of the few causes which may cause itching and increasing numbness in your big toe. Hence, investigations of your blood sugar levels are of utmost priority. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician