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What Causes Tingling Feeling In Cheek?

Posted on Mon, 3 Nov 2014

Question: Hi, My name is XXXXXX. I woke up this morning with a really bad tingly feeling in my left cheek. I have been sick for about a week and a half now. I was diganosed with bronchitis, sinusitis, and esophagitis. Am I in the process of having a stroke, or is it my sinuses just acting up?

Thanks!

Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Your are not in the process of having a stroke .

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX ,
Thanks for the query.

Your are not in the process of having a stroke .
Tingling feeling in your left cheek is because of inflammation due to chronic sinusitis leading nerves stimulation . You are young with no hypertension hence no need to worry .

If I were your treating doctor, I would advice you

Investigation like CT Scan PNS for chronic sinusitis to know extend of disease.

Steam Inhalation twice daily, Saline nasal spray thrice daily , Combination Steroid nasal spray with antihistamine 2 puff each nostril twice daily for chronic sinusitis .

Use warm water gargle 20 mins after steroid spray use .

Continue cefdinir, inhaler for bronchitis .

Use Esomeprazole 40mg for esophagitis .

You can discuss this with your treating doctor.

Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Krunal Karade (6 minutes later)

While all of this is going on. How can I tell the difference between chronic and acute? And will I still be able to drink alcohol?
Also, how about marijuana and ciggeratte smoking? I do have my recreational card.
Thanks,

XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You need to do Investigation like CT Scan PNS.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX ,
Thanks for the follow up query.

You need to do Investigation like CT Scan PNS to know extend of disease in sinuses to tell the difference between chronic and acute.

Drinking alcohol , smoking marijuana and ciggarette will increase bronchitis, sinusitis, and esophagitis . Hence try to avoid it .

If not possible try to decrease frequency . Don't take alcohol smoking together . Use only very diluted alcohol & avoid chain smoking .
You need to consult de-addiction specialist .

Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Krunal Karade (13 minutes later)

If those do get managed to get increased, what exactly would that mean for my health?
And, by diluted alcohol, what do you mean?
Thanks,

XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Drinking alcohol will aggravates esophagitis

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the follow up query , XXXXXXX .

Drinking alcohol will aggravates esophagitis & acid reflux .
Bleeding can occur from esophagus .

Smoking can aggravates both bronchitis & sinusitis can cause difficulty in breathing.

Diluted alcohol mean less percent or concentration of alcohol in drinks .Use ice or water to dilute it .

Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Krunal Karade (5 minutes later)

If esophagus bleeding happens from drinking, can that cause death?

Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Esophagus bleeding can cause Vomiting blood.

Detailed Answer:
Esophagus bleeding can cause Vomiting blood & black or bloody stool .

If not control in early days of starting Vomiting blood & black or bloody stool can lead to severe bleeding result in shock .
If proper management of shock not done can lead to death .

Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Krunal Karade (5 minutes later)

So, everytime I drink I run the risk of falling into bleeding?

Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
There is less chances of esophageal bleeding .

Detailed Answer:
There is less chances of esophageal bleeding .
Hence avoid hard drinks , if not possible use only diluted alcohol .
Use Nexium before drinks .

Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj