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A laceration on my finger has resulted in complete numbness on one side of the finger. should i go see my gp?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Common: Always a good idea to see your PCP. Numbness in lacerations is common and it might reflect swelling and possible nerve damage. Sometimes it persists indefinitely if the nerve ending got damaged.

Dr Hegab and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 3/25/2022

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