__The fusiform gyrus is also in the frontal lobe, and also plays an interesting role in language processing in the brain. This area helps you recognize words and classify things within other categories. Damage to this part of the brain can cause difficulty in recognizing words on the page.
Damage to the nerves in the leg and foot are another common cause of numb feet. Damage to the peripheral nervous system is known as peripheral neuropathy and affects how signals are transmitted from the nerves to the central nervous system, commonly causing foot numbness.
Common causes of tingling feet include: 1  Peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage). 2  Nerve dysfunction, such as a pinched nerve. 3  Nerve entrapment. 4  Poor blood circulation. 5  Medication (tingling could be a side effect). 6  Systemic diseases, such as hypothyroidism or multiple sclerosis. 7  Trauma or injury to a nerve, such as with a broken foot.