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What Causes Numbness In The Shoulder After Shaving The Head?
Hi yes last week I shaved my head after after 13years of after 13 years of not having hair I let my hair grow for about two weeks and then I decided to shave it back off but I have to dad my side of my left side of my head started I m feeling them and I was Kino him wobbly in my walk when I was at work when I was at work and assist the top of my head inside my ear and my shoulder left shoulder feels a little numb I would could that be
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
Hi,
The nerve endings were unstimulated and a recent shaving might have stimulated them and that may be the cause of the symptoms.
You can wait for a few days. Generally, the symptoms will settle by itself. If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician 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
The nerve endings were unstimulated and a recent shaving might have stimulated them and that may be the cause of the symptoms.
You can wait for a few days. Generally, the symptoms will settle by itself. If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician 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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