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What Causes Numbness And Spots In Upper Lip After Quitting Smoking?
My upper lip feels numb and I get dizzy. I m trying to quit smoking. I ve minimized my smoking the last couple of weeks. I have now stopped smoking the last 3 days. I have a weird looking spot on my upper lip. I m scared what this spot might be. I need help.
Tue, 17 May 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.
As per your query you numbness and spots in upper lip after quitting smoking . Well there can be many reasons for symptome you mention in query like physical nerve injury , nerve entrapment , neuropathy, diabetic neuropathy, multiple sclerosis and diabetes .
Sometimes numbness can also occur due to condition known as bell's palsy or due to withdrawal effects . I would suggest you to consult neurologist for proper examination . Doctor will examine physically , order nerve conduction test and blood test . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory , supplement like neurobion forte and recommend face muscle exercises and physical therapy .
Doctor may also refer you to ENT specialist or dentist if he/she find problem to be related to respiratory track infection or oral infection . For now apply warm compresses on lip on eye area , maintain proper oral hygiene and take steam twice a day . Apply cold compresses to lips and protect them for direct sunlight .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.
As per your query you numbness and spots in upper lip after quitting smoking . Well there can be many reasons for symptome you mention in query like physical nerve injury , nerve entrapment , neuropathy, diabetic neuropathy, multiple sclerosis and diabetes .
Sometimes numbness can also occur due to condition known as bell's palsy or due to withdrawal effects . I would suggest you to consult neurologist for proper examination . Doctor will examine physically , order nerve conduction test and blood test . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory , supplement like neurobion forte and recommend face muscle exercises and physical therapy .
Doctor may also refer you to ENT specialist or dentist if he/she find problem to be related to respiratory track infection or oral infection . For now apply warm compresses on lip on eye area , maintain proper oral hygiene and take steam twice a day . Apply cold compresses to lips and protect them for direct sunlight .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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