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Hello! I Have An Indentation On My Left Side Of
Question: Hello! I have an indentation on my left side of face, back of the cheek area up to under my left eye area? My primary doctor did not know what this is. It has gotten more pronounced/redder today. What type of doctor should I see to find out what this is. I am 75 year old woman. Should I be concerned?
Brief Answer:
Kindly follow up with additional details
Detailed Answer:
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Please follow up with the following additional details so that I can give you appropriate guidance.
How long ago did you notice these symptoms?
Is there any swelling associated with the indentation?
Any weakness on one side of the face or body?
Any difficulty chewing food or while smiling?
Any pain, or other concerning symptoms?
Are you currently taking any medications other than those listed?
Previous history of stroke, hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, or any chronic illness?
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Dr.Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
Kindly follow up with additional details
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting us with your health question
Please follow up with the following additional details so that I can give you appropriate guidance.
How long ago did you notice these symptoms?
Is there any swelling associated with the indentation?
Any weakness on one side of the face or body?
Any difficulty chewing food or while smiling?
Any pain, or other concerning symptoms?
Are you currently taking any medications other than those listed?
Previous history of stroke, hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, or any chronic illness?
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Dr.Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
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Dr. Raju A.T
2 weeks ago, no weakness that I can tell. No pain, looks awful. I have GERD. No weakness, no difficulty chewing food. I sleep on my left side, which is necessitated by my Acid Reflux - GERD. No difficulty chewing or smiling. My doctor could not identify it, and just let me go back home. Need to know what type of doctor I could go to. I do have pains around my head, like little headache (which I don't hardly ever get headaches). Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Follow up with a neurologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
Since the symptoms have been persistent for almost 2 weeks, possible neuromuscular issues need to ruled out as the cause for your symptoms.
A detailed neurological evaluation followed by further investigations are needed at this point.
So please be advised to follow up with a neurologist.
Please address any more questions here
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
Follow up with a neurologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
Since the symptoms have been persistent for almost 2 weeks, possible neuromuscular issues need to ruled out as the cause for your symptoms.
A detailed neurological evaluation followed by further investigations are needed at this point.
So please be advised to follow up with a neurologist.
Please address any more questions here
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
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