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Travel Medicine (Expert Forum)
leg numbness
Answered by
Philip Parks, MD - Occupational Safety, Occupational Health, Travel Medicine, Environmental Health
Harvard School of Public Health
Boston - MA
Questions in the Travel Medicine forum are answered by Dr. Philip D Parks, affiliated with Harvard School of Public Health. Topics covered include disease prevention, finding a doctor abroad, food and water safety, illness and injury abroad, mosquito and tick protection, resources for travelers, traveling with children or pets, traveling with special needs, vaccinations and immunizations.
leg numbness
by lynn4417, Apr 09, 2008 05:53PM
Is there a insect or other creature that when it bites it causes numbness and the reverse of cold and hot feeling on the limbs? My husband thinks he may have been bitten but doesn't rember the bite hurting or stinging but just noticed it the day after his leg went numb? Have you heard of this happening in Costa Rica? We did not see many bugs while we were there except for a large beeish/fly. What can be done about it after 2 weeks. He still is limping.
Doctor's Answer
by Philip Parks, MD, Apr 13, 2008 10:43PM
, Apr 13, 2008 10:43PM
To: lynn4417
Dr. Parks will reply to your message on 4/15 when he returns to the office.
What do you mean by the "reverse of cold and hot feeling on the limbs"?
Do you mean "tingling" or "asleep"?
And, I am not familiar with a particular insect that could cause this without the presence of a bite, sore, or ulceration.
What part of your husband's leg is "numb"? The foot? The inside or outside?
Was he wearing pants or shorts at the time when he believes that he was bitten.
Does your husband have a history of lower back pain or sciatica?
~•~ Dr. Parks
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice. The information presented in this posting is for patients’ education only. As always, I encourage you to see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.