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What Causes Slight Numbness On Calf?
Posted on
Sun, 19 Oct 2014
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Sun, 19 Oct 2014
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Question : I have slight numbness in my left leg. It is a small area on the front interior section below my knee (midway down) but above my ankle. Any thoughts on what is causing this?
Brief Answer:
Nerve related cause.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
A small area of numbness on your leg can be caused by an injury to the area or a mild nerve root compression at the level of lower spine. Since only a small area is affected a nerve related cause is likely.
Usually it recovers on its own in few weeks.
In case the numbness is associated with muscle weakness then do consult a neurologist for a detailed examination and investigations to detect the cause.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Nerve related cause.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
A small area of numbness on your leg can be caused by an injury to the area or a mild nerve root compression at the level of lower spine. Since only a small area is affected a nerve related cause is likely.
Usually it recovers on its own in few weeks.
In case the numbness is associated with muscle weakness then do consult a neurologist for a detailed examination and investigations to detect the cause.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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