Why is my knee numb?

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This might belong in a different group but:

My right knee has been numb for about 24 hours. Its the same sensation you get when a limb has fallen asleep, but it doesn't go away. The numb area is about 2 inches squared right below the kneecap. I can still bend and stretch the knee normally, but it feels kinda heavy when i walk. I cant think of anything i've done recently that could cause this. What could it be?

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    Hi,sounds like youv'e trapped a nerve or banged it or even sleeping awkwardly this could numb the nerve itself,personally i wouldn't worry too much 24hrs for this isn't long if you don't get the feeling back in a couple of days then i would see a GP..

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