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What Causes Numbness In Leg And Itchy Mole?
hi im 31, my leg goes numb when i lie down .its allways been like that but,3 days ago the top of my leg is numb all day.around a small mole i have just in the one area around the mole and it feels like a theres a sharp pin sticking in my mole,and itchy,why is this happening
Tue, 14 May 2019
Hello,
The numbness in the leg can be due to a mild nerve root compression or irritation. MRI scan of the lower back will help in ruling this out. The itchy mole needs investigations to find the cause.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon
The numbness in the leg can be due to a mild nerve root compression or irritation. MRI scan of the lower back will help in ruling this out. The itchy mole needs investigations to find the cause.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon
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