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What Causes Mild Tingling Sensation And Numbness On The Right Lower Calf?
two days ago I began to feel slight numbing and tingling in my right lower calf on the outside head of it. I did not injure it bumping into anything; I did play a few basketball games and walked on the treadmill for 25mins; it does not bother me when I am moving only when I am sitting or standing in one spot and then begin to walk.....is it a nerve or could it be in my achilles tendon???
Fri, 28 Jun 2019
Hi,
There are a variety of reasons people could experience numb or tingling feet and legs and fibromyalgia is one of this 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 then 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.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
There are a variety of reasons people could experience numb or tingling feet and legs and fibromyalgia is one of this 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 then 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.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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