Which doctor should I see for numbness (obosh)?

See neurologists first. A neurologist tests the nerves and finds where the problem is.

When should you go to hospital straight away?

Sudden numbness on one side of the body or face; New numbness around the genitals, anus or inner thighs; or new trouble passing or controlling urine or stool with back or leg symptoms. Emergency number: 999.

Where can I find neurologists?

Most neurologists are listed in Dhaka (246), Chattogram (59), Mymensingh (44), Cumilla (39), Jashore (29). Pick your district for chamber addresses.

Numbness

For numbness, see neurologists first.

Reduced or lost feeling in part of the body. Long-term numbness in the hands or feet is often from diabetes or a trapped nerve.

Also searched as: অবশ, অবশ লাগে, obosh, obosh lage, onubhuti nai

Go to hospital now

Sudden numbness on one side of the body or face
New numbness around the genitals, anus or inner thighs; or new trouble passing or controlling urine or stool with back or leg symptoms

Call 999

Who to see: Neurologists

A neurologist tests the nerves and finds where the problem is.

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Common questions

Which doctor should I see for numbness (obosh)?: See neurologists first. A neurologist tests the nerves and finds where the problem is.
When should you go to hospital straight away?: Sudden numbness on one side of the body or face; New numbness around the genitals, anus or inner thighs; or new trouble passing or controlling urine or stool with back or leg symptoms. Emergency number: 999.
Where can I find neurologists?: Most neurologists are listed in Dhaka (246), Chattogram (59), Mymensingh (44), Cumilla (39), Jashore (29). Pick your district for chamber addresses. Dhaka Chattogram Mymensingh Cumilla Jashore