Know Your Own Female Body

If you experience tingling and numbness in your feet, it's time to take action. There are several reasons why you might experience these sensations. Some of the reasons include spinal injuries, foot neuroma, and peripheral neuropathy. But, there are other reasons as well. Not sure what's causing the numbness and tingling in your feet? Read the information provided below. Here are four tips that will help you get to the root of the problem.  

Take a Supplement

If you have numbness and tingling in your feet, now's the time to add a vitamin supplement to your daily routine. You might not know this, but vitamin deficiency can cause your feet to tingle. It can also cause numbness in your feet. This is especially true with regard to vitamin B12. Studies show that vitamin B12 deficiency can cause numbness and tingling in the hands and feet. But, it can also cause severe joint pain. As soon as you notice these symptoms start taking a vitamin B12 supplement. 

Get Up and Move

If you notice numbness and tingling in your feet after sitting for too long, get up and move around. Staying in one position for too long can cause numbness and tingling in your feet. That's because the nerves in your legs and feet get constricted when you remain in one position. The blood flow to your feet also gets restricted, which adds to the numbness and tingling. To ease the problem, try to get up and move around for several minutes whenever you feel the tingling begin. 

Chill Your Feet 

If the numbness and tingling in your feet come with swelling, it's time to apply some ice. You might not realize this, but swelling can put pressure on the nerves in your feet. Once there's too much pressure on the nerves, you'll feel tingling and numbness. Swelling can happen for several reasons. Certain medications can make your feet swell. Wearing ill-fitting shoes can also cause our feet to swell. That's where ice comes into the picture. To soothe the swelling, and calm the numbness, apply ice packs to your feet. Repeat the application whenever you feel your feet swelling. 

See a Doctor

If you experience numbness and tingling in your feet on a regular basis, it might be time to see a foot doctor. This is especially important if at-home remedies don't resolve the issue. You could have an underlying medical condition that's causing the symptoms.