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What Causes Numbness In Left Knee?
the outside of my left knee has been numb for a little over a week. it just feels like it s asleep all of the time. i was hoping it d go away on it s own, but it hasn t changed at all. as far as i know i haven t injured it at all (i ve been playing soccer for 13 year so it s totally possible). i m starting to worry a little and i don t know if i just pinched a nerve or if it s more then that.. Thank you so much!!! A. Shea
Mon, 20 Apr 2020
Hello,
The symptoms seem to be related to a pinched nerve in the knee. I. suggest to do an X-ray of the knee to exclude other causes. Meanwhile, I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to relieve the pain. I also suggest to maintain the knee immobilized with a splint to prevent further damage.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
The symptoms seem to be related to a pinched nerve in the knee. I. suggest to do an X-ray of the knee to exclude other causes. Meanwhile, I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to relieve the pain. I also suggest to maintain the knee immobilized with a splint to prevent further damage.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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