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How long will a novocain (procaine) injection make your foot numb?
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1 1/2 - 2 hours: Length of anesthesia can vary depending on a variety of factors.
Answered 11/28/2017
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It dpends: The length of anesthesia duration depends upon whether or not the injection was merely local or a nerve block. A nerve block typically lasts much longer than a local injection.
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