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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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What Causes Numbness In Leg Around The Injection Site?

Hello Dr Rynne..I got an injection in my leg around 4 months back..it caused a lot of pain and fever because of the pain..i applied ice pack on the area for a few days and pain subsided..but the area around where i was injected is still numb, i can hardly feel anything there...i pinch myself there , but i dont feel anything at all...is this something to worry about ?
Mon, 27 Jul 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain you have got a nerve pricked during the pricking of the needle for injection and the nerve injury has led severe pain and the numbness is also caused due to nerve injury at the injection site..
These type of nerve injuries are mostly reversible and there is complete recovery with regain of sensation in the injured area but the exact time duration of recovery is unpredictable and can take from months to even years to recover completely
You can de warm compresses over the region and should wait and watch and in case if you do not find any improvement in a few more months you can consult a Neurophysician..

Hope this information helps..

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Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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What Causes Numbness In Leg Around The Injection Site?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain you have got a nerve pricked during the pricking of the needle for injection and the nerve injury has led severe pain and the numbness is also caused due to nerve injury at the injection site.. These type of nerve injuries are mostly reversible and there is complete recovery with regain of sensation in the injured area but the exact time duration of recovery is unpredictable and can take from months to even years to recover completely You can de warm compresses over the region and should wait and watch and in case if you do not find any improvement in a few more months you can consult a Neurophysician.. Hope this information helps.. If you find the answer helpful please give me a Five Star Review and click on found the answer helpful as a token of appreciation.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..