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What Do Facial Swelling And Numbness Indicate?

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Posted on Thu, 5 Oct 2017
Question: I woke up this morning and the lower part of my face (left side) was swollen and felt a little numb, my lip is swollen also but no pain or redness. Also no signs of stroke .
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Answered by Dr. Michelle Gibson James (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
different possible causes

Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

The most common causes for swelling of the lower aspect of the face would be: (1) trauma to the face or mouth, this can occur with insect bite or other form of trauma

(2)bacterial infection of the gums or mouth. There may be a source of tenderness in the mouth.

(3)viral infection such as cold sores, which are very common can may start in this way

(4)blockage of a duct of the parotid gland or infection of the parotid can also cause swelling but this would usually involve the lower aspect of the jaw towards the back

The use of an anti inflammatory pain medication such as naproxen or ibuprofen would help along with a cold compress to the area.
The anti inflammatory would help even though there is no pain, they would reduce the body's inflammatory's response

I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Michelle Gibson James (4 hours later)
I have never had a cold sore. I've touched every part of my face, mouth that seems involved but there is no tender spot or pain/soreness or even a tiny red mark. The swelling has gone down some except for the upper lip. It all feels a bit like novicane from a dental procedure. I do not have any dental issues and had my regular check up about a month ago. Could a bug bite cause this type of reaction and not leave a mark or some type of pain?
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Answered by Dr. Michelle Gibson James (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
yes, this can occur

Detailed Answer:
HI

Sorry about the delayed reply

Yes, a bite can do it and with the swelling, it can be difficult to see the exact area

Please feel free to ask anything else
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Do Facial Swelling And Numbness Indicate?

Brief Answer: different possible causes Detailed Answer: HI, thanks for using healthcare magic The most common causes for swelling of the lower aspect of the face would be: (1) trauma to the face or mouth, this can occur with insect bite or other form of trauma (2)bacterial infection of the gums or mouth. There may be a source of tenderness in the mouth. (3)viral infection such as cold sores, which are very common can may start in this way (4)blockage of a duct of the parotid gland or infection of the parotid can also cause swelling but this would usually involve the lower aspect of the jaw towards the back The use of an anti inflammatory pain medication such as naproxen or ibuprofen would help along with a cold compress to the area. The anti inflammatory would help even though there is no pain, they would reduce the body's inflammatory's response I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions