What causes numbness in the legs and feet?
Disease description:
I've had lumbar disc herniation for several days already. Why have my legs and feet started going numb today? What could be causing this numbness in my legs and feet?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Guan Yanlei
Leg and foot numbness is caused by conditions such as lumbar disc herniation and associated nerve compression. Lumbar disc herniation can compress nerves and blood vessels in the legs and feet, leading to functional disturbances and radiating numbness in the affected areas. Poor blood circulation may result in impaired nerve function in the lower limbs and feet, causing abnormal sensations and resulting in symptoms such as leg and foot numbness.
