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What Causes Numbness Above Stitches On The Forehead?
Was in a car crash June 24 I hit my head or something hit my head hard There was a small subarachnoid hemorrhage Drs didn t know for sure if it was new I had 20 stitches in my forehead Now my forehead above the stitches is numb How long will I have numbness Also had concussion
Thu, 18 Aug 2016
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
No need to worry for this numbness feeling.
This is common after stitches.
It is due to damage of cutaneous nerves while stitching.
Nothing to worry about this.
You should apply ice packs on affected areas.
Take pregabalin and methycobalamime combination for numbness.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
I can understand your concern.
No need to worry for this numbness feeling.
This is common after stitches.
It is due to damage of cutaneous nerves while stitching.
Nothing to worry about this.
You should apply ice packs on affected areas.
Take pregabalin and methycobalamime combination for numbness.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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