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What Causes Numbness In The Finger With Involuntary Spasms In The Cheek?
I had sudden numbness in my right thumb and one finger.. Then I had numbness in my right cheek. IThey went away in a few minutes. About an hour later the numbness returned in same locations. However,the second time I had involuntary spasms in my right cheek tha subsided in a few minutes. What could cause this on set numbness
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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Numbness is most often related to abnormal function of the nervous system, this is called neuropathy.
It can be temporary or permanent and there are different possible causes. Some of the cause are: (1) vitamin b12 or folate deficiency or abnormal levels of vitamin b6
(2)diabetes
(3)trauma
(4)liver or kidney disease
(5)infection such shingles,
(6)exposure to toxins
(7)side effect of medication
(8)neurological disorders such as ms , stroke
(9)thyroid disease
If the numbness and spasms continue, then you would need to consider seeing your doctor for an assessment.
This should include a complete history of symptoms, examination and blood tests (complete blood count, ESR - goes up with inflammation in the body, thyroid tests, liver and kidney function)
Treatment would depend on the cause found.
I hope this helps
Numbness is most often related to abnormal function of the nervous system, this is called neuropathy.
It can be temporary or permanent and there are different possible causes. Some of the cause are: (1) vitamin b12 or folate deficiency or abnormal levels of vitamin b6
(2)diabetes
(3)trauma
(4)liver or kidney disease
(5)infection such shingles,
(6)exposure to toxins
(7)side effect of medication
(8)neurological disorders such as ms , stroke
(9)thyroid disease
If the numbness and spasms continue, then you would need to consider seeing your doctor for an assessment.
This should include a complete history of symptoms, examination and blood tests (complete blood count, ESR - goes up with inflammation in the body, thyroid tests, liver and kidney function)
Treatment would depend on the cause found.
I hope this helps
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