HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Numbness In Face?

My face is numb but only on the left side from the left side of my nose to the top of the left side of my face. Sometimes I have difficulty swallowing. It started Sunday morning and has not gone away. Went hospital Sunday night. Had cat scan and blood work. Everything came back negative. Numbness still here
Tue, 30 Sep 2014
Report Abuse
Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case.

Facial numbness can be due to intra cranial bleed or stroke.
You may need to consult and further investigate.

CT scan may not detect minor bleed or infact so,
When such patient comes to my hospital we usually do MRI brain or MRA [magnetic angiography].
Neurotropic medication like methylcobalamine 1500 mcg daily will help for improving focus.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Numbness In Face?

Hello, I have studied your case. Facial numbness can be due to intra cranial bleed or stroke. You may need to consult and further investigate. CT scan may not detect minor bleed or infact so, When such patient comes to my hospital we usually do MRI brain or MRA [magnetic angiography]. Neurotropic medication like methylcobalamine 1500 mcg daily will help for improving focus. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.