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Suggest Means To Reduce Numbness Post Injection

I received a shot for nausea a few weeks ago and I'm still experiencing a bit of localized numbness at the injection site. I've been doing some self-massage and stretching which seems to be helping a bit. Should I continue this or do I need to see a doctor?
Thu, 21 Jul 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...

As per your complain numbness at the injection site is due to injury to the nerve endings by the pricking injection needle at the site of injection and the nerve injury leads to numbness..
The time duration in which the numbness or the nerve injury will resolve is unpredictable and can take from a few weeks to months to resolve..
But mostly complete resolution is seen in such cases..

You can do warm compresses over the region and continue doing stretching for faster relief..

Nothing else is needed as of now..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Means To Reduce Numbness Post Injection

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern... As per your complain numbness at the injection site is due to injury to the nerve endings by the pricking injection needle at the site of injection and the nerve injury leads to numbness.. The time duration in which the numbness or the nerve injury will resolve is unpredictable and can take from a few weeks to months to resolve.. But mostly complete resolution is seen in such cases.. You can do warm compresses over the region and continue doing stretching for faster relief.. Nothing else is needed as of now.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.