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What Causes Numbness After Twisting Ankle?
Hi, I fell down a stair the other day, I landed on my back and twisted my left ankle to where I couldn walk normally for about a week. During the fall, my right shin hit the stair, and now a two inch section of it is numb. What could be causing this? It has been about two weeks and it doesn t hurt or anything but when I scratch it, it is numb....
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Hello,
The symptoms seem to be related to a pinched nerve. I suggest to use anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the symptoms. I also suggest physical therapy. If the symptoms continue, you may need a CT scan or MRI for further evaluation.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
The symptoms seem to be related to a pinched nerve. I suggest to use anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the symptoms. I also suggest physical therapy. If the symptoms continue, you may need a CT scan or MRI for further evaluation.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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