What Causes Toes to Go Numb?
A tingling, prickly or numb feeling in your toes can be uncomfortable and makes it difficult for you to get up and walk around. Numb toes may be a symptom of serious medical conditions or it may be nothing more than a temporary annoyance. Certain medical disorders and personal habits are among the causes of numb toes.
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Lack of Movement
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If you sit in your desk chair or driver's seat for many hours without getting up to move around, you may experience numbness in your feet and toes.
Posture
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Numbness in your toes may be caused by poor posture such as crossing your legs at your knees or ankles, sitting with your legs folded or with a foot underneath you.
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Poor Circulation
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Poor circulation as a result of diabetes or heart disease may cause a lack of blood supply to your feet, resulting in numbness.
Artery Disease
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Narrowing or hardening of the arteries in your legs can cause numbness in your toes, especially while standing or walking.
Injury
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A direct injury to your toes or foot may cause numbness in your toes, along with other symptoms such as swelling and redness.
Peripheral Neuropathy
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Peripheral neuropathy is a type of progressive damage to the nerves of your body that begins with symptoms such as pain, burning and numbness in your toes.
Mineral Imbalances
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An imbalance of potassium, sodium or calcium in your blood may cause cramping and numbness in your legs, feet and toes.
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