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What Causes Numbness In The Face,tongue And Throat?

I have numbness on the left side of face, tongue and throat and roaring in my ears. Metallica taste in mouth. Feel like I just went to the dentist and the numbness hasn t worn off and the taste is like the medicine from Novocain shots. Any idea what s going on?
Mon, 13 Oct 2014
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. The symptoms you're saying to have, might come from intracerebral masses that are on contact and press a part of your cranial nerves, so I sugesst you to see a Neurologist, to discus your symptoms and the possibility of imaging study of your brain (MR scan). Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
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What Causes Numbness In The Face,tongue And Throat?

Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. The symptoms you re saying to have, might come from intracerebral masses that are on contact and press a part of your cranial nerves, so I sugesst you to see a Neurologist, to discus your symptoms and the possibility of imaging study of your brain (MR scan). Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.