(Photo courtesy of Tyler Mallory) There are many options for people without health insurance, but finding an affordable plan is the best strategy. A Chicago-based doctor explains how those in his profession help patients who struggle to pay for services.
The differences in symptoms is the best way to identify if poor circulation or peripheral neuropathy is to blame for symptoms like tingling in toes, which is present in both conditions commonly. Regardless, it is a good idea to see a health care provider if symptoms are present in either case.
Several things may cause numbing in your feet. One cause could be from diabetes. When diabetes is untreated, unrecognized, or undertreated it can cause damage to your nerves. This condition is known as neuropathy. Another cause could come from circulatory problems in your feet. If you are wearing shoes that are too tight, the circulation, or blood flow, to your feet can be decreased. If you have unknown, untreated, or undertreated high blood pressure, this too can cause circulation problems, which could lead to numbness in your feet. If you have any type of decreased flow to or from your feet, numbness in your feet may also arise.