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What Is The Solution For Numbness And Swelling After Taking An Injection?

Hi Doctor..
My doctor had given me 2 injections each side on the lower waist and but after 4 days is my left cheek in pain and feel certain area somewhat numb there . Now its 5 days already and the pain is not died. No swelling or any redness. How can you plz suggest me?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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HI.
When the needle goes inside the body- it is possible that the nerves which are unseen get cut or get trauma.
These sort of injuries can cause numbness.
There is no specific treatment and usually recovers on its own.
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What Is The Solution For Numbness And Swelling After Taking An Injection?

HI. When the needle goes inside the body- it is possible that the nerves which are unseen get cut or get trauma. These sort of injuries can cause numbness. There is no specific treatment and usually recovers on its own.