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What Causes Numbness And Tingling Sensation On The Left Side Of The Face?
Question: the left side of my face gets numb and tingly and my eye waters always on the left. Happens every one in a while no slur can speak fine it kind of feels weird in my neck and jaw too
Brief Answer:
The above symptoms denote that your Left Trigeminal Nerve is involved.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand that you have
1. Numbness in Left Side of Face
2. Tingling Sensation in Left Side of Face
3. Watering of Left Eye
These happen once in a while
There is no slurring of Speech and you can speak Fine
You have altered sensation in Neck and Jaw too
The above symptoms denote that your Left Trigeminal Nerve is involved.
The involvement can be due to
1. Infection of the Ganglion by Viruses like Zoster
2. Vascular loops at the Root Entry Zone of the Nerve
3. Any Space Occupying lesion like Epidermoid, Trigeminal Schwannoma
To Proceed Further
We Need to do
1. Clinical Examination
2. MRI Brain
If it is infection, this can be treated with drugs
Vascular Loops at Root Entry Zone can be managed with Percutaneous injection or Radio Frequency Ablation
Space Occupying Lesions like Epidermoid may require Surgery
I would suggest you to consult a Neurosurgeon at the earliest
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
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The above symptoms denote that your Left Trigeminal Nerve is involved.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand that you have
1. Numbness in Left Side of Face
2. Tingling Sensation in Left Side of Face
3. Watering of Left Eye
These happen once in a while
There is no slurring of Speech and you can speak Fine
You have altered sensation in Neck and Jaw too
The above symptoms denote that your Left Trigeminal Nerve is involved.
The involvement can be due to
1. Infection of the Ganglion by Viruses like Zoster
2. Vascular loops at the Root Entry Zone of the Nerve
3. Any Space Occupying lesion like Epidermoid, Trigeminal Schwannoma
To Proceed Further
We Need to do
1. Clinical Examination
2. MRI Brain
If it is infection, this can be treated with drugs
Vascular Loops at Root Entry Zone can be managed with Percutaneous injection or Radio Frequency Ablation
Space Occupying Lesions like Epidermoid may require Surgery
I would suggest you to consult a Neurosurgeon at the earliest
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
PS 1 : After all your doubts have been cleared, kindly (a) Close this Question (b) Rate my Replies and (c) Give your Feedback.
PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno
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Dr. Prasad
I am travelingout of the country in about 10 days for 1 month. Can this wait. It has been happening for years.
I can have shingles in this area????
Is this a benign type of issue??
You dont feel this can do with pinched nerves in my neck or TMJ??
Last night the tingling/numbness started on the left side of my nose/cheek. i just feel a slight numbness now in my bottom jaw (under jaw) on left side
THanks for listening I will follow up with a neurologist
I can have shingles in this area????
Is this a benign type of issue??
You dont feel this can do with pinched nerves in my neck or TMJ??
Last night the tingling/numbness started on the left side of my nose/cheek. i just feel a slight numbness now in my bottom jaw (under jaw) on left side
THanks for listening I will follow up with a neurologist
Brief Answer:
All Questions have been answered one by one
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam
Welcome Back to Health Care Magic
Q1
I can have shingles in this area????
A1
Yes
Shingles in one possibility and is one of the common causes of such symptoms. This is what I meant by 1. Infection of the Ganglion by Viruses like Zoster
Q2
Is this a benign type of issue??
A2
Most of the causes like Epidermoid are benign
Q3
You dont feel this can do with pinched nerves in my neck or TMJ??
A3
Very Less Chance for pinched nerves in neck or TMJ to cause face numbness or Watering of eyes
Q4
Last night the tingling/numbness started on the left side of my nose/cheek. i just feel a slight numbness now in my bottom jaw (under jaw) on left side
A4
This is consistent with the causes I had listed above
Q5
I am traveling out of the country in about 10 days for 1 month. Can this wait. It has been happening for years.
A5
The symptoms you have narrated can wait for this time.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
PS 1 : After all your doubts have been cleared, kindly (a) Close this Question (b) Rate my Replies and (c) Give your Feedback.
PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno
All Questions have been answered one by one
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam
Welcome Back to Health Care Magic
Q1
I can have shingles in this area????
A1
Yes
Shingles in one possibility and is one of the common causes of such symptoms. This is what I meant by 1. Infection of the Ganglion by Viruses like Zoster
Q2
Is this a benign type of issue??
A2
Most of the causes like Epidermoid are benign
Q3
You dont feel this can do with pinched nerves in my neck or TMJ??
A3
Very Less Chance for pinched nerves in neck or TMJ to cause face numbness or Watering of eyes
Q4
Last night the tingling/numbness started on the left side of my nose/cheek. i just feel a slight numbness now in my bottom jaw (under jaw) on left side
A4
This is consistent with the causes I had listed above
Q5
I am traveling out of the country in about 10 days for 1 month. Can this wait. It has been happening for years.
A5
The symptoms you have narrated can wait for this time.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
PS 1 : After all your doubts have been cleared, kindly (a) Close this Question (b) Rate my Replies and (c) Give your Feedback.
PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno
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Dr. Nagamani Ng
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