Can cervical spondylosis cause numbness in the left leg and foot?
Disease description:
I started experiencing leg numbness during treatment for cervical spondylosis. At first, it occurred only once every few days, so I didn't pay much attention. Recently, however, it has become more frequent, which is making me anxious. Can cervical spondylosis cause numbness in the left leg and foot?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lin Yunfei
It could potentially cause symptoms. In severe cases, it may lead to weakness in the limbs, loss of bladder and bowel control, or acute paralysis. At this point, treatment should be chosen according to individual conditions, including medication, traction therapy, and physical therapy. However, traction therapy is only suitable for mild cases. Patients should visit the orthopedic department of a hospital for a local physical examination and undergo tests such as anteroposterior and lateral lumbar spine X-rays, lumbar disc CT, MRI, and other related imaging studies.
