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I am experiencing foot numbness and pins and needles 5 weeks after puncture wound injury to ball of foot. is this normal?

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Dr. Bert Liang answered

See a physician: You should be evaluated with a careful history and physical examination. This is not the usual course for a standard laceration or other such injury, so best to be seen promptly.

Answered 4/1/2017

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A member asked:

I am experiencing foot numbness and pins and needles 5 weeks after puncture wound injury to ball of foot. is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bert Liang answered

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