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What Causes Numbing Sensation On Left Side Of Face?

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Posted on Fri, 10 Jul 2015
Question: I have a weird sensation in the left side of my face. It feels like a numbing sensation and slightly hot. Never experienced this before, should I stay awake and monitor the situation before creating a fuss or seaking medical advice?
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Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Get to a neurologist as soon as possible

Detailed Answer:
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I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message.
I think I can help you.
The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of a possible stroke or bells palsy.
I think I can safely suggest that you need urgent and immediate medical attention specifically with a neurologist.
In this condition, time is of essence. So get there as soon as possible.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Numbing Sensation On Left Side Of Face?

Brief Answer: Get to a neurologist as soon as possible Detailed Answer: hi I am Dr Mittal. I have read your message. I think I can help you. The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of a possible stroke or bells palsy. I think I can safely suggest that you need urgent and immediate medical attention specifically with a neurologist. In this condition, time is of essence. So get there as soon as possible.