Get Numbness In Eye While Blowing Nose. Any Specific Reason?

Posted on Wed, 20 Feb 2013

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 Answered on

Fri, 8 Mar 2013 Last reviewed on

Question : Whenever I blow my nose the right side bridge and tip of my nose, my right upper lip and just under my right eye towards the outside goes numb and stays that way for up to an hour. What could be causing this?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (5 hours later)

Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The numbness on the side of the nose and face is likely to be due to a pinched facial nerve due to the pressure of blowing. You can avoid blowing your nose hard and start taking vitamin B complex supplements specially the vitamin B 12 supplements for an early recovery. In case the numbness is persistent then do consult a neurologist for an evaluation.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (3 minutes later)

Thank you so much for your quick response. I will try your recommendations unless the need to see a specialist arises.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (29 minutes later)

Hello.
You are welcome.
Please keep me informed regarding the progress.
You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Please accept my answer in case there are no further queries and recommend our services to your friends too if you have found it helpful.
I wish you the very best in whatever you do.

Warm regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar