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Hi, Can I Use Lignocaine Hydrochloride Gel For Knee Pain?
Question: Hi, can I use Lignocaine Hydrochloride gel for knee pain?
Brief Answer:
Lignocaine gel will not help
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The knee pain is a deep tissue pain . Lignocaine gel is a surface anaesthetic. It numbs the skin for a short while . The effect remains only for 10-15 minutes . It will not help in the deep pain like knee pain.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Lignocaine gel will not help
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The knee pain is a deep tissue pain . Lignocaine gel is a surface anaesthetic. It numbs the skin for a short while . The effect remains only for 10-15 minutes . It will not help in the deep pain like knee pain.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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