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What Causes Numbness In The Cheeks And Tongue?
I had a left frontal stroke in March 1st. I have been improving and my speech was much better but in the last week numbness in my right cheek and right side of my tongue have I dressed numbness and I am having more difficulty speaking. Is this normal Mo
Mon, 17 Sep 2018
Hi,
A stroke may lead to weakness of the face and numbness in the tongue. It may also be present in facial nerve palsy or trigeminal neuralgia or diabetes or herpes zoster infection etc.
Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Use antiplatelet and antihyperlipidemic drugs. Use tablet Pregabalin. if symptoms not improved please consult your neuro physician, he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
A stroke may lead to weakness of the face and numbness in the tongue. It may also be present in facial nerve palsy or trigeminal neuralgia or diabetes or herpes zoster infection etc.
Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Use antiplatelet and antihyperlipidemic drugs. Use tablet Pregabalin. if symptoms not improved please consult your neuro physician, he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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