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A 34-year-old female asked about a male:

C section 4 months ago (bikini incision) is it normal when touched for numb/tingling sensation & slight discomfort to be from scar up to belly button?

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Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes, skin nerves: Those are cutaneous (skin) nerves that were cut at the C/section that are regenerating.

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Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy commented

Obstetrics & Gynecology 35 years experience

Fairly common occurrence, time is your best healer.

Jul 27, 2016

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