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A patch of skin just above my right knee suddenly became numb to the touch. no pain, and i can feel pressure, just nothing barely touching the skin.
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See your doctor: Your doctor will go through the history of your problem, perform an examination of the numb patch on your knee and then, decide if you may need imaging studies, other lab results, and whether you should seeing a specialist with your symptoms.
Answered 9/28/2016
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