How long do damaged nerves take to heal?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

General Practitioner

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Regeneration time depends on how seriously your nerve was injured and the type of injury that you sustained. If your nerve is bruised or traumatized but is not cut, it should recover over 6-12 weeks. A nerve that is cut will grow at 1mm per day, after about a 4 week period of 'rest' following your injury.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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