A frozen teething toy numbs the gums and reduces swelling, although it should not be left on the gum for more than one minute without a break.
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For some procedures an epidural anesthetic that numbs the abdominal region may be used instead of general anesthesia.
3
If your job numbs your mind by day, why would anyone expect it to instantly come to life at night?
4
Local anesthesia numbs only part of the body; general anesthesia causes loss of consciousness.
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This usually occurs because of the extreme temperature of the ice pack; as it numbs the skin, you become unaware that it could, in fact, be doing some serious damage.