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What Causes Loss Of Taste And Numbness In The Lips?

I have growing loss of feeling and taste in my tongue and loss of feeling in my lips and right side of face. I was told I had a mini stroke one year ago. Are these issues related. How concerned should I be regarding travel and precipitating a more severe stroke?
Fri, 31 Aug 2018
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Hi,

Stroke can cause similar symptoms due to damage to taste sensing centers in the brain.

If symptoms persist, better to consult a neurologist and plan for a CT scan.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Causes Loss Of Taste And Numbness In The Lips?

Hi, Stroke can cause similar symptoms due to damage to taste sensing centers in the brain. If symptoms persist, better to consult a neurologist and plan for a CT scan. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.