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What Is Causing The Tingling And Numbness On The Left Side Face?

For someone who is being treated for probable Labrynthitis as has all the classic symptoms and has been suffering for approximately 7 weeks, is a sudden onset of left sided facial tingling / numbness and now the whole side of their left head a typical symptom to be coped with or should further medical attention be sought? The person in question is quite unwell, unable to sit or stand for even a few minutes.
Tue, 27 Jan 2015
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Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The tingling or numbness over the left side of the face can be because of the facial nerve palsy. This can occur secondary to exposure to cold, or post viral infection or any tumors in the parotid salivary gland applying pressure over the facial nerve. Nothing to be panic, consult a general physician or neurophysician and get it evaluated. Mean while you can take nerve regenerating drugs like vitamin B6 and B12.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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What Is Causing The Tingling And Numbness On The Left Side Face?

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The tingling or numbness over the left side of the face can be because of the facial nerve palsy. This can occur secondary to exposure to cold, or post viral infection or any tumors in the parotid salivary gland applying pressure over the facial nerve. Nothing to be panic, consult a general physician or neurophysician and get it evaluated. Mean while you can take nerve regenerating drugs like vitamin B6 and B12. I hope my answer will help you, take care.