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What Do Pain And Numbness Post Ablation Indicate?
Question: pain and numbness 6 plus months after a microwave ablation
the numbness is approx. 8 " below wait and 4"above goes from belly button around side to just the right of spine very pin full to touch and spasms often
the numbness is approx. 8 " below wait and 4"above goes from belly button around side to just the right of spine very pin full to touch and spasms often
Brief Answer:
Take treatment as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello ,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
The pain is due to damage to superficial layer of skin and nerves.
You can take amitryptiline or sertraline or duloxetine or gabapentin or pregabalin.
Local pain reliever ointment like gabapentin can be used too.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Take treatment as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello ,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
The pain is due to damage to superficial layer of skin and nerves.
You can take amitryptiline or sertraline or duloxetine or gabapentin or pregabalin.
Local pain reliever ointment like gabapentin can be used too.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
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