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shin numbness

by kr1, Jul 27, 2009 03:03PM
Tags: shin
About a week ago I got kicked in the shin and it has been numb since . There is some slight swelling but no discoloration. What could this be ? Please
Member Comments (5)

by Zak_Han, Jul 28, 2009 04:51PM
To: kr1,
Early stage of TMJ

by doctornee medical, Jul 28, 2009 07:52PM
To: kr1
Hi
Thanks for writing to the forum!
Some numbness is expected after an injury due to contusion and injury to peripheral nerves. Try ice pack, OTC anti-inflammatories and wait for two three days. If the swelling subsides, you will be fine. If not, please consult your doctor. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!

by kr1, Jul 29, 2009 01:17PM
To: Zak_Han
What is TMJ ?

by kr1, Jul 29, 2009 01:20PM
To: doctornee medical
thank you for answering me. The numbness has slighty lessend , it seems to get better with rest , do you think that there could be some nerve damage ?

by doctornee medical, Jul 29, 2009 01:38PM
To: kr1
Hi
Thanks for writing to the forum!
Yes, some nerve damage or shock of peripheral nerve endings is expected. Nothing serious and nothing that will not resolve with time. However if symptoms still persist consult your PCP.
Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!

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