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Underwent Sclerotherapy For Hemangioma On Calf Muscle, However Now Experiencing Some Numbness. Is This A Nerve Damage?

My granddaughter had Sclerotherapy on a Hemangioma in her upper calf a little more than a year ago and we were told it was 90% effective. Now she has been experiencing numbness in her toes and foot and her Dr is recommending therapy. Does this sound like some possible nerve damage and do you think therapy will help. If the therapy does not help what other options would be available?
Tue, 26 Nov 2013
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Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this numbness. This sounds like a nerve problem. However, the fact that it didn't happen shortly after surgery makes it unlikely to have been destroyed during this procedure. The procedure might have contributed but it is not sole responsible for this. These are signs of peripheral neuropathy. Therapy and drugs often offer relief. I hope this would be the case with her. if there is no improvement, then she would only have to accept the challenge and adopt life style changes to cope with this.


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Dr. Ditah, MD
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Underwent Sclerotherapy For Hemangioma On Calf Muscle, However Now Experiencing Some Numbness. Is This A Nerve Damage?

Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this numbness. This sounds like a nerve problem. However, the fact that it didn t happen shortly after surgery makes it unlikely to have been destroyed during this procedure. The procedure might have contributed but it is not sole responsible for this. These are signs of peripheral neuropathy. Therapy and drugs often offer relief. I hope this would be the case with her. if there is no improvement, then she would only have to accept the challenge and adopt life style changes to cope with this. I hope you find this helpful. Thank you so much for using our services and please do feel free to ask for more information if need be. I wish you the best of health. Dr. Ditah, MD