I've been dealing with some weird numbness in my left leg, specifically below the knee and above the foot. It all started after I was sitting for a while with my legs stretched out. I thought it was just the usual numbness from stretching and figured it would go away, but it's still there, and I can barely feel anything in that area. Is this something I should be worried about, or is there anything I can do to make it go away faster?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

General Practitioner

MBBS
5+ Yrs

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Tke some time rest your leg in supine position,it will settle,if its becoming worse,visit General Physician for appropriate management

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Answered 04/07/2025

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