Many people complain about a numb big toe, because this phenomenon is inconvenient and, moreover, makes you anxious. So what is the reason for such a problem and what should be done in such cases?
Why is my finger numb?
Quite often, numbness and loss of sensation in the fingers occurs due to pinching of a blood vessel or nerve ending, which often happens when sitting in an uncomfortable position for a long time or wearing shoes with a narrow toe. But, unfortunately, a numb big toe can also be a symptom of a host of diseases:
- This condition is often observed with severe frostbite.
- In addition, loss of sensation or tingling in the toes occurs with diabetes.
- As already mentioned, a numb big toe can be the result of a disruption in normal blood flow, which happens, for example, with atherosclerosis.
- Do not ignore the diseases of the musculoskeletal system. After all, osteochondrosis and intervertebral hernia (especially in the lumbar or sacral regionsspine) often lead to pressure on the nerve roots, which in turn can cause pain or loss of sensation.
- Varicose veins can also be attributed to causes.
- Almost any disease of the nerves or vessels of the lower body can affect the condition and functionality of the feet. For example, a numb big toe is a common problem for people with sciatica (sciatic nerve impingement).
- Besides, some disorders of normal metabolism lead to the same result. Numbness is a frequent companion of anemia, beriberi, etc. This symptom is rare, but still occurs among patients with gout.
- Of course, do not forget about joint diseases, as they can also affect the level of skin sensitivity.
What to look out for
Of course, such conditions may be accompanied by other symptoms. For example, numbness may be associated with a burning or tingling sensation. It is worth paying attention to the state of the whole organism: is there any weakness, shortness of breath, dizziness, fever, etc. It is important to notice whether the loss of sensitivity occurs immediately in all fingers or on both feet - this is extremely important for the diagnostic process. In any case, if your finger is numb and does not go away, you should seek help from a doctor. After all, the sooner the cause of such a violation is discovered, the more likely it is for a quick and effective treatment withoutcomplications.
A numb big toe: identifying the cause
In fact, therapy directly depends on the cause of this symptom, since it is necessary to treat the primary disease. For this purpose, the patient is prescribed some tests and tests, including x-rays. An examination by a neurologist is also required, given that quite often the cause is precisely a violation of the normal functioning of the peripheral nervous system. Only after collecting anamnesis and getting acquainted with the results of the examination, the specialist will be able to determine the disease and prescribe an effective treatment.
