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Periodic Numbness In Face, Tearing In One Eye. What Could The Cause Be?
Hi, I am a Registered Nurse (over 20 years)...mostly med surg. Over a year ago, I experienced a numb feeling in my face (left). It comes and goes. At times, in addition to the numb feeling, I also experience my left eye tearing. It is annoying...not painful. I am scared to death to go get it checked out. It surely doesn t help working around all kinds of sickness. Just when I think I have seen it all...I see something else that is weird (ex... hematoma formed on a patient s spine???? caused paraplegia ) In my case, though, I don t think it is a stroke ...was thinking more Bell s Palsy...but would it continue so long? Thanks Miriam
Sat, 7 Jul 2012
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
Your symptoms are suggestive of a mild injury to the facial nerve. This usually takes 3-5 weeks to resolve on its own. Taking oral steroids will help in an early recovery. You can consult a physician for the same.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
Your symptoms are suggestive of a mild injury to the facial nerve. This usually takes 3-5 weeks to resolve on its own. Taking oral steroids will help in an early recovery. You can consult a physician for the same.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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