Is It Normal To Have Numbness Around The Staples In The Head?
on saturday morning i fell down about 8 stairs and knocked myself out briefly and cut the back of my head open. i got 6 staples in the back of my head and now the area round my staples feels quite numb to the touch. is that normal? i am 29 years old about 5'8" and 12 stone.i was drunk when i fell down stairs and spent night in hospital
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Question : Area round my staples feels quite numb to the touch. is that normal? Answer : Yes There is Edema around that region. Hence the minutes nerves will be compressed and you will feel numbness. This will be alright in 3 to 4 weeks
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Is It Normal To Have Numbness Around The Staples In The Head?
Hi, I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Question : Area round my staples feels quite numb to the touch. is that normal? Answer : Yes There is Edema around that region. Hence the minutes nerves will be compressed and you will feel numbness. This will be alright in 3 to 4 weeks Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.