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What Causes Tingling And Numbness In The Knee?
Question: What is causing the tingling in my right knee for the last 2 or 3 days? I did not injure it and it is not painful but a little annoying. The tingling comes and goes every minute or two.
Brief Answer:
It can be neuropathy
Detailed Answer:
Hello, I have studied your case. Tingling and numbness in your knee is suggestive of neuropathy. It can be due to following causes.
1.lack of B 12 in body.
2.Diabetes
3.smoking
I have following suggestions.
Quit smoking if you do.
Make sure that your blood sugar is under control.
Tablet Methyl cobal should be taken one daily for one to three months.
I hope this answer will be helpful for you. Let me know if there is any other follow up questions.
Thanks
It can be neuropathy
Detailed Answer:
Hello, I have studied your case. Tingling and numbness in your knee is suggestive of neuropathy. It can be due to following causes.
1.lack of B 12 in body.
2.Diabetes
3.smoking
I have following suggestions.
Quit smoking if you do.
Make sure that your blood sugar is under control.
Tablet Methyl cobal should be taken one daily for one to three months.
I hope this answer will be helpful for you. Let me know if there is any other follow up questions.
Thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Naveen Kumar
Answered by
Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2002
Answered : 4486 Questions
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