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Suggest Treatment For Numbness And Pain In Shin Bone

I took a big impact to my shin bone, around 2 inches below my knee, slightly to the left side of it, at first it was bruised and swollen and painful, but i just got on with the game, limping around. many weeks have passed, and now my shin bone feels numb, and i still have a very very tender spot right where i was hit. this was about 2 month ago. there is no bruising or swelling, but there is numbness and pain when i knock it.
Thu, 14 Feb 2019
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Hi,

Please get an X-ray of the affected area done to rule out any fracture. Numbness is because of injury to the nerve located there, and it is likely to get better over time, as in most cases, it is neuropraxia (incomplete injury) to the nerve.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Sudhir Kumar,
Neurologist
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Suggest Treatment For Numbness And Pain In Shin Bone

Hi, Please get an X-ray of the affected area done to rule out any fracture. Numbness is because of injury to the nerve located there, and it is likely to get better over time, as in most cases, it is neuropraxia (incomplete injury) to the nerve. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist