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Numbness On Skin Surface, Painful Sutures, Got Skin Ulcer After Skin Graft Surgery. Is This A Permanent Symptom?
Question: Hi, I had skin graft surgery 5 years ago due to long hospital stay and in the event acquired a skin ulcer. Currently still have the feeling of numbness on the surface of skin and a painful sensation on outer lining of the graft from sutures. Is this a permanent symptom? What can I do to relieve the pain?
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Your symptoms are most likely due to the involvement of the superficial nerve fibres in the scar tissue. I am sorry to say that it is a difficult situation to treat. Drugs like gabapentin can provide you some relief.
You can get the appropriate doses prescribed for you from your physician.
I hope this answers your query effectively.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Thanks for posting your query.
Your symptoms are most likely due to the involvement of the superficial nerve fibres in the scar tissue. I am sorry to say that it is a difficult situation to treat. Drugs like gabapentin can provide you some relief.
You can get the appropriate doses prescribed for you from your physician.
I hope this answers your query effectively.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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