A member asked:

I got stitched a 3 cm deep wound 1 month and a half ago, and i still feel num a small area close to the scar. is that common?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Post injury Numbness: Yes, this is common. Nerves can be damaged during trauma. There is now some evidence that over a one year period the nerve may heal or grow back. It can be frustrating waiting for this, but there is nothing but the advice to let some more time pass.

Answered 7/1/2013

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