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What Causes Numbness On The Left Side Of The Face?

Hi my name is George and on Sunday morning my left side of my face down by my lip it feels A little num and that area is a little droopy l put a plastic spoon on my lip and can t hold it what could it may if you can even understand my explanation ?
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain numbness of left side of face and lip along with droopines and can be due to a condition known as Facial Nerve Palsy or Bell's Palsy..

It occurs due to disturbances related to seventh cranial nerve known as Facial Nerve, that supplies muscles of face..

It can be due to compression of nerve with any major artery or at times tumor formation compressing the nerve..
Nerve trauma or viral infection can also be a cause..

I would suggest you to consult a Neurophysician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like MRI scan can help in diagnosis and treatment will be done accordingly..
Resolution of the cause can help in reversing the symptoms..

The medications that is steroids and antibiotics are appropriate and along with it you should also do alternate warm and cool compresses and take Vitamin Supplements..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.


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What Causes Numbness On The Left Side Of The Face?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain numbness of left side of face and lip along with droopines and can be due to a condition known as Facial Nerve Palsy or Bell s Palsy.. It occurs due to disturbances related to seventh cranial nerve known as Facial Nerve, that supplies muscles of face.. It can be due to compression of nerve with any major artery or at times tumor formation compressing the nerve.. Nerve trauma or viral infection can also be a cause.. I would suggest you to consult a Neurophysician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like MRI scan can help in diagnosis and treatment will be done accordingly.. Resolution of the cause can help in reversing the symptoms.. The medications that is steroids and antibiotics are appropriate and along with it you should also do alternate warm and cool compresses and take Vitamin Supplements.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.