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I would like to know the side effects of a nerve block in the s1 nerve?
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Side effects to nerv: These apply to a nerve block anywhere. Nerve injury, bleeding, infection, increased pain, reaction to medication used, numbness, allergic reaction to dye.
Answered 5/7/2018
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A few: Risks include: infection, pain, bleeding, nerve damage and weakness. All of these are quite rare.
Answered 11/16/2020
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