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What Causes Numbness On Right Side Of Face?

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Posted on Tue, 17 Feb 2015
Question: I have slight numbness on the right side of my face, including my gums and top right side of my head. What could it be?
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Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (39 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Suggestive of trigeminal neuropathy.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

I have noted your symptoms and they are suggestive of involvement of trigeminal nerve.

This nerve arises from brainstem (pons region) and supplies sensation to face, tongue, gums, scalp, etc. If this nerve is affected, it can result in numbness, tingling, pain, etc in these regions.

The common reason for the nerve involvement is viral infection, in which case, it improves within a few days to few weeks.

If the symptoms persist, an MRI scan of brain may be needed to exclude any disease in brain stem region.

I hope my reply has helped you.

I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
     
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http:XXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (3 minutes later)
Thank you.
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Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (2 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Thank you.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you and best wishes,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Numbness On Right Side Of Face?

Brief Answer: Suggestive of trigeminal neuropathy. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have noted your symptoms and they are suggestive of involvement of trigeminal nerve. This nerve arises from brainstem (pons region) and supplies sensation to face, tongue, gums, scalp, etc. If this nerve is affected, it can result in numbness, tingling, pain, etc in these regions. The common reason for the nerve involvement is viral infection, in which case, it improves within a few days to few weeks. If the symptoms persist, an MRI scan of brain may be needed to exclude any disease in brain stem region. I hope my reply has helped you. I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http:XXXXXX