“How do you get rid of tingling after surgery?”

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“How do you get rid of tingling after surgery?”

I had surgery under local anesthesia. I have tingling after surgery. How do you get rid of tingling after surgery?

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**Waleed Sayedahmad** Anesthesiologist Parkland, Florida · Accepted Answer

Waleed Sayedahmad Anesthesiologist Parkland, Florida

Time alone will take the tingling away

**Dr. Anthony Russell** Anesthesiologist Tallahassee, Florida · Accepted Answer

Dr. Anthony Russell Anesthesiologist Tallahassee, Florida

In most cases, paresthesias resolve on their own. If they persist patient can be referred to neurology

**Melissa Wohlberg** Physical Therapist | Neurology Pikesville, MD · Accepted Answer

Melissa Wohlberg Physical Therapist | Neurology Pikesville, MD

I am not sure. It depends on the cause. I would ask the surgeon.