What causes redness and tingling sensation to the toes with numbness?
Patient: I was hit by a scooter 3 days ago and my left foot is now broken. At the hospital they said I fractured my foot but I didn t get to see the x-rays but it s on the outside part of my foot-I can still move my toes. But every time I get up and move around my toes start tingling and feeling numb. They also get this red color to them as if all the blood has rushed to my toes and my break starts throbbing. My foots in a temporary cast until I got back to the doctor this week to make sure the swelling has gone down before they put on a harder cast. Is the break pinching a nerve or cutting off my blood circulation? My feet feel fine when they re elevated but hurt at any other time. Doctor: hello healthcare user,        its completely normal for a fracture foot to pain.it is not advisable to walk on temporary cast..if you continue to walk or keep your foot down then swelling is going to increase and so tingling and numbness also...i would advice you to elevate your foot over pillows.this will reduce the swelling and will automatically reduce tingling and numbness.pain will also subside..just check if the plaster is too tight...if it is so then you need to consult our doctor immediately.....thank you