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I hit my shin on a chair at school and it hurt for a while then went numb now 32 and a half hours later its still numb. whats wrong. help me please!

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Dr. Steven Brown answered

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Neuro apraxia: You bruised or contused the sensory nerve in the area of the trauma. This is called a neuroapraxic injury and will resolve with time. Can take 4 to 6 weeks in some cases

Answered 7/13/2017

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A member asked:

I hit my shin on a chair at school and it hurt for a while then went numb now 32 and a half hours later its still numb. whats wrong. help me please!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Brown answered

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