Leg or Foot Numbness
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Shohei Harase, MD (Neurology)
Dr. Harase spent his junior and senior high school years in Finland and the U.S. After graduating from the University of Washington (Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology), he worked for Apple Japan Inc. before entering the University of the Ryukyus School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Okinawa Prefectural Chubu Hospital, where he received the Best Resident Award in 2016 and 2017. In 2021, he joined the Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine at the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, specializing in hyperacute stroke.
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Content updated on Jan 4, 2023
About the symptom
It describes a loss of sensation or feeling of any part of the body from the hip to the toes.
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Leg or foot numbness
Possible causes
- Lumbar spondylosis
A condition where the the back bones (lumbar spine) become damaged through wear-and-tear. Risk factors include repetitive back strain, carrying of heavy loads, and obesity.
- Low back pain
Low back pain is very common. More than 80% of people have at least one episode of low back pain during their lifetime. Back pain is usually not serious and most often resolves on its own, but can be frustrating when pain interferes with daily life. Risk factors include smoking, obesity, older age, female sex, physically strenuous or sedentary work, stress, and mental health issues. Serious causes include menstrual problems, injury, slipped disc, nerve disease, spine disease, joint deformities etc.
- Diabetic neuropathy
Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that can occurs in those with long-term diabetes. High blood sugar can damage nerves throughout the body, most commonly in the legs and feet.
- Neuropathic pain
- Chronic pain
- Spinal canal stenosis . spondylolisthesis
- Hyperthyroidism
Related serious diseases
- Hyperkalemia
Hyperkalemia is increased potassium levels in the blood. Common causes include kidney disease and certain medication side-effects.
- Hypocalcemia
- Chronic subdural hematoma
Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Do you have numbness in your feet?
Do you have numbness from your knees down (such as ankles)?
Do you have numbness in the thigh/s?
Are you able to resume exercise after your pain and numbness improves with some rest?
Do you have muscle numbness or pain when you are walking or taking the stairs?
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Reviewed By:
Shohei Harase, MD (Neurology)
Dr. Harase spent his junior and senior high school years in Finland and the U.S. After graduating from the University of Washington (Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology), he worked for Apple Japan Inc. before entering the University of the Ryukyus School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Okinawa Prefectural Chubu Hospital, where he received the Best Resident Award in 2016 and 2017. In 2021, he joined the Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine at the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, specializing in hyperacute stroke.
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