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I had two sharp burning pains down the whole of my left leg yesterday and now my leg has a numb tingly feeling, should i see a doctor?
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Numbness: Absolutely! you likely have a "pinched" or damaged nerve. You need to see a doctor promptly to receive proper diagnosis and treatment in order to avoid permanent nerve damage.
Answered 5/16/2016
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