question-icon

What Causes Numbness In Cheek And Jaw And Dizziness?

default
Posted on Thu, 5 Jun 2014
Question: Hello, for tue past couple weeks. I've been getting numbness in my cheek and jaw. Also slight nauseous, dizziness feeling. And don't know if it will related but pain behind my eyes. Not severe but noticeable. Also I feel slightly confused at times when I'm feeling symptoms.
doctor
Answered by Dr. Sumit Bhatti (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
First rule out chronic sinusitis.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query.

1. Maxillary Sinusitis would cause numbness in the cheek and jaw. This is due to the close relation of the infraorbital nerve to the roof of the maxillary sinus. Sometimes, the bony canal of the nerve is dehiscent. This allows sinusitis to cause the numbness.

2. The nauseous and dizzy feeling may be due to a post nasal drip and the dizziness may be due to the ear problem or gastritis.

3. pain behind the eyes is see with sphenoid sinusitis. The confused feeling is also seen with sinusitis.

4. Hence the first thing is to rule out sinusitis with a plain Sinus CT Scan. If the scan is normal, get your ears examined and get a Neurologist's opinion.

5. You may follow up with the reports here for further treatment advice.

I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.

Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Sumit Bhatti

Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist

Practicing since :1991

Answered : 2685 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask a Neurologist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
What Causes Numbness In Cheek And Jaw And Dizziness?

Brief Answer: First rule out chronic sinusitis. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for your query. 1. Maxillary Sinusitis would cause numbness in the cheek and jaw. This is due to the close relation of the infraorbital nerve to the roof of the maxillary sinus. Sometimes, the bony canal of the nerve is dehiscent. This allows sinusitis to cause the numbness. 2. The nauseous and dizzy feeling may be due to a post nasal drip and the dizziness may be due to the ear problem or gastritis. 3. pain behind the eyes is see with sphenoid sinusitis. The confused feeling is also seen with sinusitis. 4. Hence the first thing is to rule out sinusitis with a plain Sinus CT Scan. If the scan is normal, get your ears examined and get a Neurologist's opinion. 5. You may follow up with the reports here for further treatment advice. I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them. Regards.