What Causes Pain And Numbness In Knee?

Posted on Mon, 20 Apr 2015

Question: fell into a drain and scraped my knee and now it feels numb to the touch

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Due to temporary compression of superficial nerve fibers

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.

It seems to be soft tissue over knee. Numb feeling might be due to temporary compression of superficial nerve fibers by injury or associated swelling.

I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination.
Meanwhile you can take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.

Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Saurabh Gupta (16 minutes later)

I am always reluctant to see the doctor as I am really busy so wonder if there is a need to see the orthopaedic surgeon or even a general practitioner. It is not too painful and healing well as I left it open and I was just worried when it was warm and swollen but i have not rested at all so that is probably normal. The increased bruising is probably only normal so it was only the numb feeling to the touch that bothered me. How long do you think it is normal to experience numbness to touch?

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
2-3 weeks is normal.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

2-3 weeks is normal to experience numbness. It will gradually weans off as healing occurs.

Warm regards...

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Saurabh Gupta (33 minutes later)

just a last question... if I have diabetes is there any particular complication I should look out for?
Thanks for your speedy replies,
judit

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Healing is delayed and chances of infection is more.

Detailed Answer:
Hello mam,

In diabetes, healing is delayed and chances of infection is more.

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Warm Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj