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What Causes Droopy Mouth And Numbness On The Lips?

I noticed today that my smile is crooked. The right side of my mouth is droopy. I cant drink liquids because I drool on one side of my mouth. My lips are becoming numb and I can t close my right eye to sleep. My right eye is very watery. Thank-you Tina
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Hello,
Thank you for your query.
Your symptoms are indicative of a nerve weakness. Could be a palsy or a ministroke.
would you please clarify a few things for me?
* how old are you?
* do you have any other medical issues or take any medications?
* are the symptoms getting worse or progressive? any weakness in your legs or arms?
* any recent head injury?
* do you smoke or consume alcohol

I recommend:
- a physician and neurologist consult as soon as possible.
- an mri of the brain
- blood tests (complete blood count, clotting profile,kidney and liver function tests, blood glucose panel, lipid profile, thyroid stimulating hormone)
- urine analysis
- an electrocardiogram and an echocardiogram.

Based on this a diagnosis can be made and treatment initiated.
I urge you to see a doctor right away, even if symptoms don't persist as it could lead to major stroke.

Hope this helps. please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.
Wish you good health
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What Causes Droopy Mouth And Numbness On The Lips?

Hello, Thank you for your query. Your symptoms are indicative of a nerve weakness. Could be a palsy or a ministroke. would you please clarify a few things for me? * how old are you? * do you have any other medical issues or take any medications? * are the symptoms getting worse or progressive? any weakness in your legs or arms? * any recent head injury? * do you smoke or consume alcohol I recommend: - a physician and neurologist consult as soon as possible. - an mri of the brain - blood tests (complete blood count, clotting profile,kidney and liver function tests, blood glucose panel, lipid profile, thyroid stimulating hormone) - urine analysis - an electrocardiogram and an echocardiogram. Based on this a diagnosis can be made and treatment initiated. I urge you to see a doctor right away, even if symptoms don t persist as it could lead to major stroke. Hope this helps. please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with. Wish you good health