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ethanol · Medicine question

Why is ethanol injected near a nerve?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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Answer

It deliberately disrupts the nerve and interrupts pain-signal transmission, potentially producing prolonged or permanent pain relief and numbness.

Sources for this answer

Dehydrated Alcohol (Absolute Alcohol) BP for Injectionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1
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