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How Long Will Numbness And Severe Burning Sensation Of Leg Take To Heal After Heart Catheterization?
hello , i had a heart cathe, about 3 weeks ago-and since then,my right leg is useless.. i fall all the time..the front of my right lower leg is numb...the inner front of mt lower leg burns like heck...and my knee hurts so much i can hardly walk,,my upper right leg hurts so much i have to use a walker now...and i am so confused i am at a lose..please help...
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Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Hi,
I read your query and understood your concern.
Usually what you're experiencing is due to tissue trauma during chatheterisation. The symptoms will last for about two weeks.
If the symptoms persist after two weeks than consult your cardiologist for further exams.
Hope i answered to your query.
Dr. Benard
I read your query and understood your concern.
Usually what you're experiencing is due to tissue trauma during chatheterisation. The symptoms will last for about two weeks.
If the symptoms persist after two weeks than consult your cardiologist for further exams.
Hope i answered to your query.
Dr. Benard
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