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What Causes Numbness In The Dorsum Of Foot?

Hi, I am an african american female, age 32, no health history. Yesterday the front dorsal area of my left foot became numb and its still numb. The numbness goes all the way to my first 2 toes. What can that mean. I gave no edema. Please advise. Thank you
Tue, 3 Nov 2015
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Well come to HCM
I really appreciate your concern, because of the disk disease of spine it may cause the compression of nerve system to get this confirmed better to get done the MRI test, till then bed rest is must and try to maintain good posture, some time physiotherapy could be helpful, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day.
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What Causes Numbness In The Dorsum Of Foot?

HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, because of the disk disease of spine it may cause the compression of nerve system to get this confirmed better to get done the MRI test, till then bed rest is must and try to maintain good posture, some time physiotherapy could be helpful, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day.