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Hi, Just Wondering If I Should Be Concerned. My Husband
Question: Hi, Just wondering if I should be concerned. My husband is 58 he has had a spot that hurts on the left side back of his head for 4 days and today he noticed that when he went to drink water the left side of his mouth didn't have the same strength as his right side. He said that he has a twitchy muscle on the left side of his face a lot lately also
I need to add to previous question. When he chews his mouth moves to the right side
Brief Answer:
Bell's palsy and TMJ dysfunction to consider.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor " service.
I have read your query and here is my advice.
Your husband should be examined further from his primary care Doctor for his symptoms.
Conditions to consider in such cases, in my opinion, are Bell's palsy, temporomandibular joint dysfunction.
Your husband's primary care Doctor may ask for further tests and consultations after the medical examination in order to achieve a correct diagnosis.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Bell's palsy and TMJ dysfunction to consider.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor " service.
I have read your query and here is my advice.
Your husband should be examined further from his primary care Doctor for his symptoms.
Conditions to consider in such cases, in my opinion, are Bell's palsy, temporomandibular joint dysfunction.
Your husband's primary care Doctor may ask for further tests and consultations after the medical examination in order to achieve a correct diagnosis.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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