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Numbness On The Face And Chest Tightness After Alcohol Consumption. Allergic Reaction?

Hi! For the past two days I have been going drinking with my friends. The first night, I woke up and it was fine. But last night(the second night), Before i could go to sleep, 2 hours after the drinking ended, i noticed that the right side of my face was feeling numb. It then moved to the other side of my face, neck and sometimes upper back and right arm. But When i saw numb, I mean a tingly feeling. It is the strongest in the right side of my face and i can still feel temperature and if i flick myself in the face. Its been 15 hours since, and the numbness/tingles are still here. I thought it could've been a stroke or a mini stroke, but I can still talk and move everything fine. I thought it could've been an allergic reaction, but i haven't gotten any bumps or itches. Its seriously just the numbness in my face and tightness in my chest. What could it be?
Wed, 22 May 2013
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Dear friend.

Thanks for sharing your concern.

The numbness you are feeling is due to compression of facial nerve.

It is a temporary disorder which gets recovered on its own.do not worry,you will be fine.

If the symptoms persists then you need to visit your physician else no need.
also avoid excessive alcohol,as it damages your liver.

Hope it helps.

Thanks.

Take care.
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Numbness On The Face And Chest Tightness After Alcohol Consumption. Allergic Reaction?

Dear friend. Thanks for sharing your concern. The numbness you are feeling is due to compression of facial nerve. It is a temporary disorder which gets recovered on its own.do not worry,you will be fine. If the symptoms persists then you need to visit your physician else no need. also avoid excessive alcohol,as it damages your liver. Hope it helps. Thanks. Take care.