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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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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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