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Numbness in the Feet. Numbness in the feet is a loss of sensation or feeling in the feet, as a result of improper communication between the nerves and the central nervous system. Commonly foot numbness is attributed to a blood shortage in the foot. This occurs when someone is sitting cross-legged for an extended amount of time.
Numbness in your feet and toes can be caused by many different conditions and is often accompanied by a tingling feeling. Numbness can be as uncomplicated as your foot going to sleep or as serious as diabetes or multiple sclerosis. Ask your doctor to test you for diabetes. 2  Diabetes often causes numbness and other complications in the feet. 3  Determine if your numbness is related to pregnancy. 4  Pregnancy often causes swelling of the feet and toes, which can cause numbness.