Numbness of the toes is not a harmless symptom at all.. In some cases, this is a harbinger of the development of dangerous conditions, both for human health and for his life, as the Internet publication for girls and women from 14 to 35 years old Pannochka reports.. net Most often, toe numbness is caused by metabolic disorders, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, as well as spinal injuries accompanied by damage to the spinal cord. Often, numbness of the toes can occur when wearing smaller shoes, disrupting normal blood flow in the lower extremities, as well as exposure to cold in winter..

In diabetes, due to the high sugar content in the body, nerve damage occurs, which leads to the development of diabetic neuropathy.. Often this condition is accompanied by a feeling of numbness in the toes and tingling in them.. Toe numbness is also caused by plaque buildup on artery walls, leading to peripheral arterial disease.. It is not uncommon for this disease to be the result of high blood pressure..

Involvement of the brain and spinal cord often causes disturbances in the conduction of signals, and is characterized by the development of multiple sclerosis, accompanied by a sensation of numbness in the feet and toes.. Damage to the spinal cord caused by trauma leads to a violation of sensations in the limbs and throughout the body..

Rupture of cerebral vessels leads to a stroke, which disrupts the conduction of nerve impulses, blood supply, and causes not only numbness in the limbs, but also the inability to feel pain and cold.

The presence of vasculitis, as a result of which healthy blood vessels are affected, is also accompanied by the appearance of numbness in the toes.. The lack of vitamin B12 in the body leads to the same sensations.. As a result of the development of B12 anemia, there is an insufficient production of red blood cells that cause nervous disorders, including numbness..

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