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Are Facial Numbness And Dizziness Signs Of A Stroke?

I have been experiencing numbnes to the right side of my face around the cheek and mouth. Also dizzyness. A little bit of blurry vision and feel a bit off. Ive read early symptoms of stroke and these seem to be common fot people pre stroke. Is there any medication i can take to help prevent stroke. Would asprin be helpful. Thanks kevin weaver.
Wed, 12 Dec 2018
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Internal Medicine Specialist 's  Response
Hello,

The possibility of trigeminal neuralgia or lacunar stroke syndromes. Get it done MRI brain, ECG, serum cholesterol, blood pressure check-up, urine examination.

Use tablet pregabalin 75 mg once daily for five days. 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.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
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Are Facial Numbness And Dizziness Signs Of A Stroke?

Hello, The possibility of trigeminal neuralgia or lacunar stroke syndromes. Get it done MRI brain, ECG, serum cholesterol, blood pressure check-up, urine examination. Use tablet pregabalin 75 mg once daily for five days. 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. Take care Regards, Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist