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Suggest Treatment For Tingling And Itching On The Left Side Of The Face

Posted on Tue, 11 Oct 2016

Question: Iam haveing tinglig and itchyness on left side of face on upper jaw bone, beside ear, and lowerlobe of ear. Increseing over the last month.

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get examined and investigation by a Neurologist

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
Is there any ear discharge, hearing loss or skin lesions of herpes zoster over the face.
There can be a possibility of trigeminal neuralgia.
You need to visit a Neurologist for detailed examination and investigation.
Brain mri with FIESTA sequences may be required.
Drugs like carbamazepine, pregabalin, gabapentin or Topiramate may be helpful.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information. .
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (23 hours later)

No discharge,loss of hearing,or lesions, just moderate=to=eritable irritation.

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Continue treatment as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Continue treatment as advised and get evaluated by a neurologist for need of Mri brain.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng