Suggest Treatment For Facial Numbness And Cold In An Elderly Person

Posted on Thu, 4 Feb 2016

Question: I am have a numb feeling in my right side of my face that I woke up with yesterday and it is still there today.
I have a cold, could this be the problem. I am 72, male, in good health and take no medications except vitamins. XXXXXXX Jacobsen

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Possibility of vascular events to be evaluated

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Welcome to HCM.

I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.

What do you mean by numb?

Is there any facial deviation, weakness on face, slurring of speech, inability to close eyes, ear pain, limb weakness, previous history of stroke or transient ischaemic attacks?

Only numbness of sudden or acute onset if objectively present needs evaluation for possibility of stroke.

It is advisable to consult a doctor for examination and evaluation.

If all examination is normal then nothing to worry.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Do get back to me for further queries with additional information.

Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee