Loss of sensation in the toes.

Dear Ask The Doctor: Good day, on my left foot the toe next to my big toe is loosing feeling. This started about 2 weeks ago. I would say about 80% of it. All the other ones is fine.

Dear Albie: There could be many causes that would have led to decreased sensation in the toes. Pressure on the nerves of the spine due to a herniated disc, a lower back injury, diabetes, hypothyroidism, vitamin B12 deficiency, alcohol or peripheral vascular disease may cause similar symptoms.

I would adive that you consult your doctor for a complete blood count, electrolyte levels, thyroid function tests, sugar levels, vascular ultrasound and MRI of the spine. The treatment will depend on the causative pathology. I hope you will find the information useful.