Have you ever had that, sit for a long time at the computer or at the TV, and suddenly you feel that your toes are running creepy, and then it began to tingle with small, small needles? Certainly happened. But changing the position of the body, rubbing the stiffened area or even a short walk quickly removes all the unpleasant sensations. And if these events did not help? If the pain and needles last a long time and do not pass even after a mild massage? Here we must think about whether our vessels have fallen ill, whether there has been any ailment in the spine, and whether this is not to blame for the extra weight. Let's reflect on the question of what can cause numbness of the toes and what is the treatment for this scourge.
Numbness of the toes - reasons and concepts
In general, the term "numbness" implies sensation in some part of the body crawling, a slight tingling and slight discomfort after a long stay in the same position. For example, a long standing in the queue, sitting behind the needlework or an uncomfortable pose in a dream. This condition can be quite natural. Change the pose, and it will pass immediately.
But it happens that he changed the pose, and resembled, and rubbed his clenched leg or arm, and the dumbness does not even think about to go anywhere. Then you need to seriously think, and not hidden in the body hidden enemy in the form of any disease. And here is who it may be:
- Diseases of the vessels of the lower extremities. Varicose veins, obliterating endarteritis and various vascular insufficiencies can serve as one of the numerous causes of numbness in the fingers of the right or left leg. After all, with these diseases, there are edemas, narrowing of the lumens of the vessels and deposition of atherosclerotic plaques. All this greatly complicates the normal course of the blood, thus causing a feeling of numbness.
- Diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Osteochondroses, scoliosis, radiculitis and various neuro-vascular injuries can also cause dumbness in the legs. In these cases, most often numbness is localized in the fingertips of one or both legs. The brightest representatives of this group of diseases are sciatica (infringement of the sciatic nerve) and polyheiropathy of the lower extremities.
- Diseases associated with metabolism. The most frequent and famous representative of this group of causes of numbness and pain in the toes is gout. And the reason for this is a whole bunch of factors. Not only is blood circulation disturbed, in the joints crystals of the salt of uric acid also begin to be deposited. Most often with this ailment, numbness and pain is the thumb of the left or right foot. Sometimes both thumbs can be involved in the process, but this is in the most neglected and rare cases.
Treatment of numbness of toes
To answer the question, how to treat numbness of the toes, you need to thoroughly examine each individual patient. After all, each of us is very individual. What is useful for one, for another can lead to a fatal outcome. And this must never be forgotten.
If you suddenly noticed that you often have a feeling of numbness in the legs or other parts of the body and for a long time does not pass, regardless of any activities, without delay, go to the doctor.
In addition to the medication prescribed to you in many cases, massage, therapeutic gymnastics, diet and lifestyle changes, recipes of traditional medicine and emotional relief are very helpful. But all this is aids. Remember this and do not neglect the main complex that was prescribed to you by your doctor. And yet, before deciding to apply any grandmother's technique or go to the recommended fisio procedure, sit down and carefully think, but it will not hurt you. Sometimes it is better to do something and avoid unknown consequences than to do and do harm. In general, for any matter, do not hesitate to consult your doctor, think, meditate, doubt. Your health is only in your hands, do not forget about it.