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What Can Be Done To Relieve Numbness In The Upper Leg?

I am 67 year old female. Both knees replaced with medal. Fell from ladder and bruised myself, about size of small plate and dark, on upper right leg under tail bone. My upper right leg is numb, but not below knee. What can I do to relieve numbness at home.
Tue, 22 Jan 2019
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Hello,

As first-line management, you can take drugs like vitaminB12 supplements for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist better to consult a neurologist and get evaluated.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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What Can Be Done To Relieve Numbness In The Upper Leg?

Hello, As first-line management, you can take drugs like vitaminB12 supplements for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist better to consult a neurologist and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician