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What Causes Numbness On Right Side Of Head After Getting Biopsy On Scalp?

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Posted on Mon, 16 Jun 2014
Question: Experiencing severe hair loss in a v shape on both temples. I also feel a numb feeling on the right side of my head when I get upset. Also, after getting a biopsy on my scalp, I believe the doctor hit a nerve because ever since then, when I touch one part of my scalp I feel and electric shock on another part of my head.
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Answered by Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar (8 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Nerve reconstruction is possible if injured

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

If you are worried that the present symptoms of numbness are because of the biopsy and the doctor had injured the nerve, then you can get it rectified again. You can get the examination done by local cosmetic surgeon preferably. It sometimes so happens that the nerve end would start supplying other part of the scalp and you may have the electric shock like feel.

Cosmetic surgeon can help you restore the last hair and sew the nerve ends. But first confirm before you presume them. Meet a Cosmetic surgeon in your area.
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What Causes Numbness On Right Side Of Head After Getting Biopsy On Scalp?

Brief Answer: Nerve reconstruction is possible if injured Detailed Answer: Hi, If you are worried that the present symptoms of numbness are because of the biopsy and the doctor had injured the nerve, then you can get it rectified again. You can get the examination done by local cosmetic surgeon preferably. It sometimes so happens that the nerve end would start supplying other part of the scalp and you may have the electric shock like feel. Cosmetic surgeon can help you restore the last hair and sew the nerve ends. But first confirm before you presume them. Meet a Cosmetic surgeon in your area.