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My skin around my hip has been numb for many months and the area is spreading. is this dangerous and what kind of dr. do i call locally to make an appointment?

Q: my skin around my hip has been numb for many months and the area is spreading. is this dangerous and what kind of dr. do i call locally to make an appointment?

: You should start with your family doctor. Eventually, you may need to see either a neurologist or a spine orthopedist.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

You should start with your family doctor. Eventually, you may need to see either a neurologist or a spine orthopedist.

Dr Pasniciuc agreed

Answered 1/4/2023

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Start with your primary care doc, who can further coordinate tests and possible referral to a specialist based on findings.

Answered 1/4/2023

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A member asked:

My skin around my hip has been numb for many months and the area is spreading. is this dangerous and what kind of dr. do i call locally to make an appointment?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Pasniciuc agreed

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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