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What Causes Numbness In Leg In Front Of Shin?

I have numbness in my left leg in the front on the shin. I have recently (5 days ago) travelled via plane on a long distance flight and have also done a lot of walking exercise since this travel. It does not hurt when I walk, the numbness only comes when sitting or lying down
Fri, 5 Dec 2014
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Hello,

I have studied your case.

As per your history there can be some differential diagnosis,

There can be involvement of lateral fibular [peroneal] nerve which may lead to leg numbness sensation.
EMG-NCV [NERVE CONDUCTION STUDY] will help in diagnosis.

Another possibility of muscle spasm leading to sudden onset of symptoms.
Clinical examination and muscle relaxant will help in early recovery.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS will help.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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What Causes Numbness In Leg In Front Of Shin?

Hello, I have studied your case. As per your history there can be some differential diagnosis, There can be involvement of lateral fibular [peroneal] nerve which may lead to leg numbness sensation. EMG-NCV [NERVE CONDUCTION STUDY] will help in diagnosis. Another possibility of muscle spasm leading to sudden onset of symptoms. Clinical examination and muscle relaxant will help in early recovery. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS will help. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.