Symptom: Foot numbness

Foot numbness: Loss of feeling or sensation
Introduction: Numbness usually arises from damage or disease of nerves. Numbness is often associated with or preceded by abnormal pain-like sensations often described as pins-and-needles, prickling or burning sensations called paresthesias; see foot paresthesias. Any numbness or abnormal sensations need prompt professional medical advice.

Detailed cause information for symptom: Foot numbness:

Possible causes of symptom: Foot numbness (6 conditions)

Medical conditions causing symptom: Foot numbness (9 conditions)

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Symptoms related to Foot numbness: foot paresthesia (19), foot burning (0)
Foot numbness type of: Foot symptoms (66), Numbness (69), Leg numbness (22)
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Possible causes of symptom: Foot numbness: The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Foot numbness as a symptom. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

Conditions listing symptoms: Foot numbness: The following list of conditions have 'Foot numbness' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.