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Numbness In Left Hand, Right Cheek Moving Upwards, Facial Paralysis. Treatment?

I am a 16 years old boy. I loose the power of my left hand and when this happens i have to stand still for a while so that i can feel power in it again. i also fell another symptom. wheen this happens , my right cheek moves slighty upwards, as if i am smilings from one side. however it is not intentional. Please help. my physical activities include cricket and football.
Wed, 4 Jul 2012
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Hello,
You could be having a focal Seizure or a TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack). Please visit a Neurologist to have your symtoms evaluated in detail. An EEG and an MRI brain may be necessary.
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Numbness In Left Hand, Right Cheek Moving Upwards, Facial Paralysis. Treatment?

Hello, You could be having a focal Seizure or a TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack). Please visit a Neurologist to have your symtoms evaluated in detail. An EEG and an MRI brain may be necessary. Hope this helps.