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What Causes Numbness In Ankle?

my feet have a numbness from the ankle down and the toes are dry and scales also look dead ,they are curled at the toes and the bottom arch feels swollen i have been to specialist that cant find the problem, now it is affecting my balance,i am 71 years female in very good health otherwise, i am very active and this is becoming a large concern. i pray you will be able to help me
Sat, 15 Feb 2014
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Hi, welcome to our site. I am Dr Saumya Mittal.

Read your query. That is a very significant question and i appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your query

I think it is definitely because of your back.

There are nerves that arise from the spinal cord. They come out through small apertures between the bones. there is a possibility that during the fusion, these apertures were narrowed. this causes undue pressure on the nerves.

this may lead to symptoms like pain, tingling, numbness and weakness. the symptoms are usually bilateral but more severe on one side

There is an alternative possibility that you have been developing neuropathy. This is the affect on nerves due to conditions like diabetes, thyroid disorder, vitamin and folate deficiency.

I would suggest doing an NCV test followed by an MRI.

I hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above so i can be of help further. Best of luck.

I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you.

Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination.

Looking forward to your return query with the details asked so that I can help you further.
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What Causes Numbness In Ankle?

Hi, welcome to our site. I am Dr Saumya Mittal. Read your query. That is a very significant question and i appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your query I think it is definitely because of your back. There are nerves that arise from the spinal cord. They come out through small apertures between the bones. there is a possibility that during the fusion, these apertures were narrowed. this causes undue pressure on the nerves. this may lead to symptoms like pain, tingling, numbness and weakness. the symptoms are usually bilateral but more severe on one side There is an alternative possibility that you have been developing neuropathy. This is the affect on nerves due to conditions like diabetes, thyroid disorder, vitamin and folate deficiency. I would suggest doing an NCV test followed by an MRI. I hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above so i can be of help further. Best of luck. I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you. Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination. Looking forward to your return query with the details asked so that I can help you further. (If the answer has helped you, please indicate this)