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Numbness

Loss of sensation in any part of the body is called numbness. It is usually caused by damage, irritation, or compression of one or more nerves that supply the numb area. The conditions that cause numbness are neuralgia, radiculopathy, peripheral neuropathy, carpal tunnel syndrome, spinal cord injury, stroke, and fracture.

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Why is my left shin numb to the touch?

Query: Hello doctor, My left shin is numb to the touch and it has been like this for about a week and I do not know what is going on.  Read Full »


Sreenivasa Rao

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In my opinion, the numbness in your shin could be due to mild swelling over there. These kinds of swelling can be caused due to excessive loading or due to prolonged stress imposed over the bone like playing some sport without warming up and cooling down or a sudden ...  Read Full »

Why did my left shoulder go completely numb after doing some neck stretches?

Query: Hi doctor, I have had some symptoms for the past six years. I feel like to have some pressure or imbalance on the upper left side of my body. Sometimes, I have brain fog. Sometimes, my upper rib seems to be tight while inhaling. Sometimes, I have dizziness and my heart rate gets raised. I did some t...  Read Full »


Mohammed Wajid

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to the description provided here, you got a symptom of a jerk at the gym while doing exercise. I suggest you stop doing any exercise that is related to the shoulder and neck. You can take the tablet Paracetamol twice a day for three days and consult your phy...  Read Full »

My knees are painful and occasionally numb, and driving in traffic aggravates the situation. How to treat this?

Query: Hello doctor, My knees are an issue for me; they become exhausted and even numb, which is uncomfortable. Driving through traffic makes things worse. Kindly help.  Read Full »


James F. Geiselman

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Without knowing anything other than the pain that bothers you while driving in traffic, I can only tell you what I would do if you were my patient. Based on age, it may be arthritis. I cannot rule out meniscus or liga...  Read Full »

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