Monica W. asked
I felt a pop in the front of my right thigh, which felt like something hit my leg but nothing did. Now, the area is going numb. This happened yesterday around 10 am. I started to notice the numbness last night, and it seems to be getting a little worse, with even some numbness in my foot. I am 57 years old, have no medications, some bouts with high blood pressure in the past which is now normal, some lower back pain diagnosed as arthritis many years ago but never treated, and a family history of diabetes (my mother had it, but I do not). What could be causing this numbness, and what should I do?
June 28th, 2024
Brett R. answered
The numbness in your thigh and foot is likely due to pinched nerves in your back, which can be cause...
June 28th, 2024
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