Numbness of the right leg

Long-term presence of a person in one pose sometimes causes such an unpleasant sensation as numbness of the limb. Remember at least what happens when you sit for a long time in the position of "foot on foot" without changing your legs or bending one leg under you. The leg simply dumbs, it becomes like a cotton ball with a tangible or slight tingling. It is very difficult to even stand on it. This is due to a perfectly understandable reason - pinched nerves and circulatory disorders. It is enough to puncture the muscle actively, and everything comes back to normal. But what about if the loss of the extremities of sensitivity, for example, numbness of the right leg occurs for no apparent reason?

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Causes of the numbness of right foot

One of the reasons we have already dismantled. This is an uncomfortable position of the right leg during sitting. Numbness of the foot can also occur in a standing position, if the right leg is used for a long time as a supporting leg. Sometimes men love sitting down to draw arm bent at an angle of 90 ^about With his right leg in the knee. This, too, can cause a loss of sensitivity for this leg for some time. To these causes of numbness of the extremities, many have already become accustomed.

But the sensitivity of the legs can be affected by the causes of a different plan associated with the development of certain diseases, the presence or manifestations of which you did not even suspect. Numbness of the right leg can be one of the symptoms of these diseases, therefore, in any case, a complete or partial examination of the organism is necessary for the formulation of an accurate diagnosis.

To the diseases accompanied by loss of sensitivity of the right leg, it is possible to carry:

• osteochondrosis of the lumbar region, accompanied by a neurologic syndrome with limb numbness and low back pain,
• various manifestations of the intervertebral hernia, starting with borderline states,
• neuralgia of the sciatic nerve, caused by mechanical damage or inflammation in this area,
• diabetes mellitus (one of the manifestations of the disease is polyneuropathy, manifested in changes in the sensitivity of the lower extremities, the appearance of pain and weakness of the legs),
• alcoholism (development of polyneuropathy),
• tunnel syndrome, associated mainly with various diseases of the spine,
• violation of the integrity and elasticity of blood vessels, such as varicose veins, thrombosis, etc.
• severe stages of rheumatoid arthritis,
• heel spur, characterized by numbness of the foot of the right or left foot,
• Raynaud's disease, manifested in the form of a sharp contraction of the walls of small arteries, as a result of which blood circulation is disrupted and numbness of the limb sets in,
• acute stage of stroke at the age of 45 years,
• various neoplasms in the central nervous system and periphery,
• Morton's neuroma affecting the nerve of the foot,
• disturbance of cerebral circulation and blood circulation.

Numbness of the limbs can be one of the manifestations of multiple sclerosis affecting the young layers of the population, as well as the consequence of various injuries of the spine and limbs or frostbite.

Violation of the sensitivity of the lower limbs can be observed in pregnant women, especially on long terms, due to the pressure of the fetus on the nerve endings and the increased strain on the spine. The cause of numbness can be even the usual long-term lack of necessary vitamins and minerals in the body, as well as a state of severe fear.

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Pathogenesis

Damage or strong mechanical action on vessels or nerves located in a specific area of the body can cause numbness in the right leg. In this case, patients complain of a decrease in the sensitivity of the limb, a feeling of heaviness in it, a restriction of functioning (it is difficult to bend or lift a leg, it is almost impossible to become it, it hardly assumes a certain position). Initially, these symptoms occur occasionally, but with the development of the disease, which has become the cause of limb numbness, these symptoms are manifested more often and their effect becomes more prolonged.

In severe and acute forms of certain diseases, the loss of sensitivity of the right lower limb can occur during the entire waking period, intensifying with active movement or prolonged acceptance of the static state. In some cases, numbness of the leg may be accompanied by acute painful sensations, both in the limb itself, and in the lumbar region or hip joints. Usually the pain lasts a few minutes, and then it subside.

If the numbness of the right foot is caused by the temporary transmission of nerve endings when sitting or standing and does not have deeper causes associated with the presence of certain diseases, it does not require special treatment and goes by itself within 2-5 minutes, when the limb takes a comfortable position and does not feel pressure.

If the loss of sensitivity is due to the presence of concomitant diseases, treatment of this condition can take a long time, since it reduces to eliminating the cause of limb numbness, i.e. Treatment of a disease that caused damage to the nerves or blood vessels.

The development and spread of the condition with loss of sensitivity of the limbs is associated with an increase in the number of patients with diseases that cause numbness in the hands and feet, as well as with the "rejuvenation" of certain diseases such as multiple sclerosis, stroke, etc., coming at a younger or even younger age .

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Symptoms of the numbness of right foot

The process of losing the sensitivity of the foot begins with unusual sensations, as if the limb is squeezed or squeezed. Appears an imaginary feeling that the skin is strongly stretched, and the leg increases in size, swells.

At first, these sensations seem insignificant, then intensify. There are pronounced neurological reactions: a slight tingling, which eventually becomes more palpable, "goose bumps" begin to run around the skin, there is a slight itch (tickling), especially in the area of the foot.

Man can not, as usual, easily manage the limb, which suddenly "becomes heavier" and becomes "wadded." The mobility of the joints is not disrupted, but for the time being it is no longer possible to control it. It is difficult to bend and rearrange the leg.

Skin reacts poorly to touch. At first she feels nothing, and then there are unpleasant sensations of vibration inside the muscles. Numbness of the right leg, however, like the left one, can be accompanied by cramps and pain, especially at night.

If numbness is caused by severe fear, shock or stress, it can be accompanied by frequent shortness of breath, as well as cramps in the calf muscles.

What does the numbness of the various sections of the right foot indicate?

Very rarely there are situations when the whole leg is numb. Usually numbness covers some part of the foot: the foot, the thigh, the lower leg, the fingers. It is the localization of numbness symptoms that can indicate the possible cause of this unpleasant condition.

Numbness of the fingers of the right foot (large, 2 and 3 fingers) may indicate the development of lumbar hernia. For providing fingers with nerves (innervation) and their functioning, the 5th nerve root of the spine, located in the lumbar region, is responsible, and this means that an intervertebral hernia can occur. Sensations can extend to the first 3 toes and the outer part of the shin.

Numbness of the little finger of the right foot can also indicate the appearance of an intervertebral hernia, but already in a different place. For the innervation of the little finger and some part of the 4th toe, the 1st nerve root of the sacrum is responsible, hence the hernia is located within the 1st sacral and 5th lumbar spine. This numbness is felt throughout the little finger and can give in the heel.

If the numbness of the right foot in the area of the fingers is accompanied by swelling, redness, a significant decrease in mobility, this may indicate the presence of diseases such as sciatica, spinal osteochondrosis, spondylitis, spondylosis, heel spurs, etc. This may be a manifestation of Raynaud's disease, tissue damage (burn, frostbite).

Numbness of the foot of the right foot often indicates a heel spur. But in the same way, osteochondrosis, intervertebral hernia, rheumatoid arthritis, polyarthritis, spondylosis (deformity of the vertebrae), sciatic nerve inflammation, tibial neuropathy can manifest themselves in the same way. The symptoms become more pronounced with active movements. In the form of tingling and swelling, the legs may also appear at night. Walking on the heels becomes impossible due to pain.

Numbness of the lower leg is most often observed outside the shin itself. Patients complain about difficulties with leans forward, by training, raising a flat foot. Disturbance of sensitivity in this area with a high probability indicate different lesions of the spinal discs. Numbness in the area of the calf of the right leg, especially if it is accompanied by pain, cramps and muscle weakness, may be manifestations of various tunnel syndromes that appear due to compression of the peripheral nerves in the canals.

Numbness of the hip of the right leg can cause both vascular diseases and lesions of the vertebral discs. The hip is the leg from the knee to the hip joint, limited by the inguinal line. Here there are many blood vessels, lymph nodes and nerve fibers, which means that numbness of the thigh can cause disturbances and inflammatory processes in them.

The loss of sensitivity outside the hip at the top may indicate tunnel syndromes, a vivid example of which is Bernhardt-Roth's disease, intervertebral hernia in the area of 1-4 disks, the presence of tumors in the region of nerve endings.

If the thigh is numbed in the bottom, closer to the knee - this may indicate a violation of the femoral nerve in insufficiently wide channels and cause acute throbbing pain in the sitting position.

Complications and consequences

It's not a secret that any disease is most easily curable and corrected at the initial stage, and neglected forms, if not outgrow into more serious conditions, acquire a chronic course. If you do not take into account the temporary loss of sensitivity of the lower extremities due to uncomfortable posture, lack of vitamins or pregnancy, this condition is a sign of serious violations in the body, and therefore it should be treated with all responsibility.

If the often repeated numbness of the right foot is not given due importance, you can miss the time and in time not to diagnose a dangerous disease. And the consequences will depend on the course and degree of neglect of the disease, the symptom of which was the loss of sensitivity.

Over time, the sensations themselves can change. If you do not go to the doctor in time, you can successfully wait for the complication of the situation. First, the numbness of the legs manifests itself only by a feeling of heaviness, "stiffness" and tingling, in the future it can cause difficulties in movement, a decrease in the motor activity of the extremities, a serious impairment of blood circulation, up to partial gangrene.

In addition, unpleasant feelings are often associated with pain, which significantly reduces the quality of life. For example, the patient can not normally stand on the heel or climb on the fingers, the pain passes to the lower back and there are difficulties with leans forward, the pain can interfere with normal walking or sitting, does not allow raising an even foot, disturbing night sleep, etc. Such complications can in turn lead to anxiety, nervousness and depression, especially at a young active age.

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Diagnostics of the numbness of right foot

In order to avoid unpleasant and even dangerous consequences, it is necessary to start on time treatment of the current cause of loss of sensitivity of the right leg. But for an effective and correct treatment, an accurate diagnosis is necessary. It should be understood that numbness of the right leg is not a diagnosis, but merely a symptom, perhaps a more serious pathology. That's it, you just need to identify.

Only on complaints of the patient to put the exact diagnosis it is not obviously possible. Some aspects may indicate the most probable causes of numbness of the foot, and only the specialized (or general) examination of the organism can determine the presence or absence of this or that pathology.

An important stage in the diagnosis is instrumental diagnostics. The most popular types of examinations that are prescribed by a doctor (therapist, rheumatologist, vascular surgeon, orthopedist, etc.) are MRI (tomography), ultrasound (ultrasound examination of the spine) and X-ray of the spine.

Sometimes, with suspicion of vascular pathology, specific methods are added to these studies: EEG (Echoencephalography), UZDG (head and neck dopplerography), cardiac ultrasound, cardiogram, X-ray of the foot, etc.

If the presence of diabetes and other pathologies of the internal organs, causing numbness of the hands and feet, is presumed, laboratory tests of blood and urine, spirography, liver tests, etc. Are prescribed. Based on laboratory indicators and instrumental examination data, more accurate differential diagnosis is performed taking into account the patient's complaints and the collected anamnesis.

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Treatment of the numbness of right foot

Treatment of any pathology begins only after the establishment of the correct diagnosis. Numbness of the right leg is just one of the symptoms of many diseases, which should be treated in conjunction with the disease itself, which caused this condition.

Medications prescribed by a specialist doctor will depend on the disease that caused numbness and pain in the legs. Since most often limb numbness is associated with disorders in the spine and rheumatic diseases, anti-inflammatory nonsteroidal drugs (NSAIDs) are prescribed for the removal of this symptom in the form of injections or tablets that relieve inflammation in the affected area, have antipyretic and analgesic effects.

"Diclofenac" - the most popular among the non-steroid group, used for various lesions of the spine. The recommended daily dose is 50-150 mg (2 to 6 tablets per day). The drug should be divided 2-3 times. Tablets should be taken whole with a small amount of liquid during meals or immediately after it.

There are certain contraindications for taking Diclofenac:

• erosion, ulcers and bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract,
• hemophilia, hematopoiesis,
• hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, including to NVS (for example, aspirin asthma),
• pregnancy and the period of feeding,
• age up to 6 years.

Taking the drug may cause the following side effects: various abnormalities in the work of the digestive tract, including bleeding, headaches and dizziness, tinnitus, skin rash and itching, delayed urination. Very rarely (less than 1%): failures in the pancreas and liver, sleep and rest disturbances, convulsions, dermatitis, kidney and genitourinary system problems, incl. Acute renal failure, as well as certain disorders in the system of hematopoiesis, respiratory, immune and cardiovascular systems.

With care, you need to take "Diclofenac" patients with renal and hepatic insufficiency. Treatment should be carried out under the supervision of a physician with the necessary control laboratory tests. The drug adversely affects attention and reaction speed.

The analogues of Diclofenac with the same active substance are Voltaren, Naklofen SR, Diclofenac retard.

"Meloksikam" is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Depending on the type of disease and the degree of severity, one to two tablets per day are taken once. Eating does not affect the effectiveness of the drug.

Contraindications for use are:

• pregnancy and lactation,
• age younger than 15 years,
• erosion and gastrointestinal ulcers,
• various bleeding,
• heart failure in the stage of decompensation,
• serious progressive diseases of the liver and kidneys,
• presence in the anamnesis of an allergic reaction to aspirin.

Caution should be taken to take the drug patients with ischemia, diabetes and other diseases of the cardiovascular and immune systems, people of advanced age, as well as patients with a predilection for alcohol and smoking. "Meloksikam" also has a negative effect on the concentration of attention, causing drowsiness.

Side effects: violations of normal GIT, anemia, skin rashes, dizziness and headaches, swelling. Sometimes there are bleeding in the digestive tract, changes in the composition of the blood, noise in the ears, increased pressure and heart rate, etc. Other disorders of health and well-being are extremely rare.

For external use, doctors can prescribe "Ibuprofen" in the form of a gel. The dosage of this drug depends on the size of the affected area. Usually a strip of gel is applied to the skin from 4 to 10 cm and rubbed with light, smooth movements. The course of treatment is 14-21 days.

The drug is prohibited for use in the following cases:

• hypersensitivity to drugs NVS, in particular to aspirin,
• open skin lesions: various wounds, cuts, abrasions, eczema, etc.,
• the last months of pregnancy,
• age is less than 6 years.

If the drug is intolerant, there may be spasms in the bronchi, other side effects (in the form of allergic reactions) are very rare. Caution when using "Ibuprofen" should be observed patients with severe liver or kidney disease.

Very often to treat diseases that cause numbness of the right or left leg, prescribe muscle relaxants, inhibiting nerve impulses and providing analgesic effect. The most popular of them is the drug "Midokalm". The initial dose of the drug is 1 tablet 2-3 times a day, gradually the dose increases to 3 tablets 2-3 times a day. Dosage for children is calculated based on the weight of the patient - from 2 to 5 mg per 1 kg of weight.

Contraindications for use are:

• age younger than 3 years,
• myasthenia gravis (chronic fatigue),
• hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Side effects: pain in the head, weakness in the muscles, fatigue, lowering blood pressure, nausea, sometimes accompanied by vomiting, discomfort in the stomach and intestines, various allergic reactions are possible.

If necessary, patients with numbness of the right leg or other limbs, the attending physician may prescribe drugs from the group of corticosteroids ("Prednisolone", "Methylprednisolone"), which have a strong anti-inflammatory effect.

In parallel with specific treatment, the body is saturated with vitamins, for which vitamin-mineral complexes with a predominance of B vitamins are prescribed. Particular attention is paid to the case when the numbness of the right foot causes a prolonged lack of vitamins in the patient's body.

Physiotherapy treatment plays a fundamental role, but no less important in the treatment of the causes of limb numbness. In combination with drug therapy, physiotherapy can significantly improve the patient's condition and well-being.

Physiotherapy with numbness of the right leg includes: light therapy with the help of a therapeutic laser, ultrasound, electrophotophoresis, anesthesia with the aid of the apparatus "Amplipulse", etc.

In addition, patients are shown therapeutic physical training, moderate physical activity against a healthy lifestyle with a rational diet. If there are no contraindications, then a good effect is given by swimming, running and skiing.

Alternative treatment of numbness of the right leg

Alternative medicine, as always, does not stand aside from the problem of numbness of the limbs. Her prescriptions allow, if not cured, then significantly alleviate the condition of the patient with numbness of the right leg. In the bins of alternative healers, there are means for receiving inwards, and for external use.

Tincture of garlic. Grind several garlic heads and fill it with a third of a half-liter jar. Fills the dishes to the top with 36-40% alcohol (you can take quality vodka, moonshine) and put the infusion for 2 weeks, periodically shaking. Take the drug inward by 5 drops with a little water. This is recommended 3 times a day.

Razirka for strengthening of blood circulation. Take 3-4 red hot peppers and a couple of pickles, cut into small pieces (or let's go through a meat grinder) and pour a mixture of ½ liter of vodka. We insist composition for a week in a dark place.

Tincture of black pepper for massage. In 1 liter of lean oil, fall asleep 100 grams of ground pepper and put on a very weak fire. Warm up the composition for half an hour.

Tincture of lilac for compresses. Lilac flowers (1 glass) pour ½ liter of vodka or moonshine. We insist for a week.

Wrapping honey. Thin layer of honey to put on the numb areas and wrap the cloth of their cotton. It should be done at night. Usually 3-4 wraps are enough.

Herbal medicine takes a place of honor in alternative medicine. Helping patients with numbness in the right leg is no exception.

• Recipe 1. We take the grass of Ledum and apple cider vinegar in the ratio of 1 to 3. We insist the composition for a week. With light movements rub the infusion with numb limbs at least 3 times a day.
• Recipe 2. 100 g of the grass of the drop letter pour ½ l 40% alcohol and insist 10 days in a place protected from the sun, sometimes slightly shaking the composition. A strained tincture can be used for both trituration and oral administration. Inside the drug take before eating 1 teaspoonful (3 times a day).
• Recipe 3. We take a pinch of herb medicinal grass and brew in a glass of boiling water. Leave to insist. Take in the form of tea 3 times a day for 1 glass. The treatment lasts 2 days.
• Recipe 4. Herbal bath. 400 g of chamomile and peppermint mixture is poured with 6 liters of hot water and we insist for at least 3 hours. Add the broth to the bath in the amount of 1 liter. The course of treatment - from 18 to 20 baths.

Instead of chamomile and mint, you can use sage grass or a mixture of herbs: nettle, oregano, burdock. You can also practice contrasting baths with hot and cold water, which also positively affects the patient's condition.

Homeopathy in the fight with the numbness of the right leg

Despite all the many recipes of alternative medicine, they alone can not be cured of the disease. The desired effect is achieved only in the case of a comprehensive use of alternative methods, physiotherapy and drug treatment. If you are not an adherent of synthetic medicinal forms, but give preference to natural remedies, then homeopathic preparations are just what you "the doctor prescribed".

Aconitum napellus (fighter blue or aconite)  is a homeopathic remedy of wide application. It affects the central nervous system and has a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect, removing heat and pain.

Dosage and route of administration. Like most homeopathic remedies, "Aconite" comes in the form of granules, which take 8 pieces at once, laying under the tongue. In the first three days, five-time admission is assumed, in the next 10-14 days, the pellets are taken 3 times a day, and only then go to a two-time admission scheme. Take the drug you need half an hour before meals or an hour after eating.

Duration of treatment with granules of "Aconite" is prescribed by a doctor. He can offer to try the same name tincture. With diseases of the spine and joints, this tincture is applied externally 2 times a day for a month.

Precautionary measures. Since the wrestler blue is a very poisonous plant, treatment with the drug on its basis should be strictly according to the scheme prescribed by the doctor. It is necessary to pay attention to any unusual symptoms. Side effect of the drug is usually associated with either intolerance to the active substance, or with an overdose of the drug. Symptoms of an overdose: nausea accompanied by vomiting, numbness of the face, a feeling of cold or heat in the limbs, thirst, dry mouth of the mouth, muscle cramps, falling AD, impaired vision. Uncontrolled use of the drug can lead to death.

When the right leg is numb, the homeopathic doctor can prescribe the preparation Secale cornutum (ergot), a homeopathic remedy based on the fungal mycelium. Take it at low dilutions, the dosage will be indicated by the doctor himself. The drug is also quite poisonous.

Calcarea phosphorica (calcium phosphate) is prescribed in the presence of rheumatic diseases, which are the cause of numbness and coldness in the limbs. Homeopaths prescribe the necessary dosage, but usually this is a 3, 6 or 12-fold dilution.

Sometimes, when you feel cold in the limbs associated with joint diseases, doctors recommend a homeopathic preparation Calcium carbonicum (calcium carbonate) based on oyster shells. Homeopathic remedy is released in the form of granules, drops or powder, effective and safe doses of which, as well as the duration of treatment will be indicated by the doctor when this drug is prescribed. An overdose of the drug can cause a metabolic disorder.

In cases of violations of the peripheral circulation and associated with this numbness of the right leg in homeopathy, Aesculus compositum is often prescribed as an alcohol solution. A single dose for adult patients is 10 drops, for children - from 3 to 10 drops, depending on the age. Take the drug three times a day for half an hour before eating, diluted in a small amount of water (5 ml).

Contraindications to the use of homeopathic remedies can be children's age, pregnancy and the period of feeding, as well as hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Any homeopathic remedy is preferable to purchase in specialized pharmacies, where it is possible to get advice from a homeopath physician who will prescribe a course of treatment. This is very important, considering that some homeopathic preparations have poisonous substances in their composition, which have good therapeutic effect in recommended doses, and in case of overdose they pose a danger to health and life in general.

In addition, when seeking help with homeopathy, one must be prepared for the fact that treatment with such a means will be quite long, and it is not worth waiting for quick results. How not to stop and stop halfway.

Operative treatment for numbness of the right leg is carried out only in connection with the therapy of concomitant diseases that caused this condition. This can be both phlebectomy for varicose veins, and surgical removal of a tumor or intervertebral hernia.

Prevention

Preventive measures aimed at preventing such an uncomfortable condition as numbness of the right leg, primarily aimed at preventing the development of diseases that cause this state of the body. Such measures include:

• An active, mobile lifestyle with a rejection of bad habits.
• Proper attention to the right balanced diet, rich in vitamins and trace elements.
• Absence of unnecessary loads on the spine in everyday life and in the performance of professional duties.
• Timely and complete treatment of cold and viral diseases.
• Charge and exercise, both motor and static.
• Prevention of spinal injuries and trauma.
• Wearing comfortable shoes that do not create a prolonged load on the spine.
• Avoid excessive cooling of the extremities or their wetting.
• Sufficient stay in fresh air and ventilation of premises.
• Annual preventive examinations for specialist doctors.

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Forecast

In principle, the numbness of the right leg does not cause particular danger and is easily cured, unless, of course, it is associated with the presence of tumors. Even if there is no complete cure, then stabilize the situation and stop numbness of the extremities therapy is still able. The prognosis of treatment of this condition is generally favorable. Known complications, up to a lethal outcome, can cause treatment of concomitant diseases, the cause of which were malignant neoplasms.

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