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What Causes Numbness On The Lower Lip?

My lower lip has been going numb for about 2wks. doesn t last long but happens more often 5 or 6 times a day now. Feels like novocaine is wearing off sometimes it the numbness is the lower part os\f my noise I am starting to get worried. What could this be the result of?
Wed, 19 Apr 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

Numbness of lower lip and around nose is not a normal sign and can be due to number of causes like pinched nerves, viral infection, Vitamin B 12 deficiency while can also be related to transient ischemic attack..
So my suggestion is to consult a Neurophysician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation done..
A blood test and and an MRI scan can be advised to rule out the exact cause of the symptoms and treatment can be done accordingly..
For now start taking Vitamin B complex supplements daily and do alternate warm and cool compresses over the numb areas.

Hope this helps..

Regards.
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What Causes Numbness On The Lower Lip?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. Numbness of lower lip and around nose is not a normal sign and can be due to number of causes like pinched nerves, viral infection, Vitamin B 12 deficiency while can also be related to transient ischemic attack.. So my suggestion is to consult a Neurophysician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation done.. A blood test and and an MRI scan can be advised to rule out the exact cause of the symptoms and treatment can be done accordingly.. For now start taking Vitamin B complex supplements daily and do alternate warm and cool compresses over the numb areas. Hope this helps.. Regards.