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Numbness At The Area Which Is Bitten By Squirrel. Remedy?
I found what appeared to be a month old squirrel. Nursed himback to health for a few months. Never bit or never aggressive then before release day I picked him up and his nail got caught as I pick Ed him up, this caused him to quickly bit once. It's a month later and I am noticing nimbleness at the bite site
What should I do?
What should I do?
Wed, 7 Aug 2013
Hello,
Thanks for posting,
Well numbness could simply mean that the squirrel's bite had caused a nerve injury which can stay there for long and there is not much you can do about it. Take oral steroids can help at times but probably is not certain.
You may need to consult a neurologist to take a look and decide which method of treatment will give better results.
Wish you the best.
Thanks for posting,
Well numbness could simply mean that the squirrel's bite had caused a nerve injury which can stay there for long and there is not much you can do about it. Take oral steroids can help at times but probably is not certain.
You may need to consult a neurologist to take a look and decide which method of treatment will give better results.
Wish you the best.
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