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What Causes Sharp Pain And Numbness In Knee?
I keep getting sharp pain on the outside of my knee on my right leg. The pain feels similar to a tooth ache pain when a nerve has been exposed. The pain only lasts for a few seconds but is very sharp and painful. When i touch the area, it has a numbness feeling.
Thu, 26 Mar 2020
Hello,
Your symptoms are suggestive of a pinched nerve (peroneal nerve). For this reason, I recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam and performing nerve conduction studies. Surgery may be needed.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
Your symptoms are suggestive of a pinched nerve (peroneal nerve). For this reason, I recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam and performing nerve conduction studies. Surgery may be needed.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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