Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Pregnant, Persistent Numbness In Nose, Lip, Teeth With Itching Post A Bad Hit. Will It Subside?
3 weeks ago, I got hit on the left side of my face leaving me with a black-eye, headache and numbness in the left side of my nose, left side of my lip and left side of my upper gums and teeth . The headache went away within a couple hours and the black-eye just recently went away. I still have numbness in the nose, lip and teeth. When I went to the doctor they told me I couldn t get an x-ray because I was pregnant and they said to just put ice on it. Now, 3 weeks later the numbness is still there only it has started to itch . Does this mean its healing or should I go back to the doctors?
Wed, 4 Jul 2012
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
The presence of numbness is suggestive of a nerve injury. Now that the itrching has returned, it is a good sign for you. The nerve injury is now likely to heal ion 2-3 weeks. All the sensations will return gradually.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
The presence of numbness is suggestive of a nerve injury. Now that the itrching has returned, it is a good sign for you. The nerve injury is now likely to heal ion 2-3 weeks. All the sensations will return gradually.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Paresthesia
Loading Online Doctors....