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What Causes Numbness On The Right Side Of The Face?

The right side of my face isn t working properly. Right now I am currently sick, I do not know what I have but it isn t very serious. Anyways, I was away at a sleep away camp and I had very bad allergies there and so when I got back home I was sick from all the dust and thought I would feel better as soon as I rinsed all dirt of and slept. Wrong! I actually got more ill and that brings me to my face. When I have allergies my eyes water, well right now only my right eye is watery and my left one is perfectly fine. My right eye is watery, itchy, burns, and is red (the eyeball itself and around it on my face). Also, my mouth is affected as well. When I smile only my left side of my mouth goes into a smile and my right side doesn t. When I chew or drink if I use my right side it is hard to keep the food or drink inside. I hope you can give me some insight on what is happening. Thank you!
Thu, 17 Jul 2014
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welcome. the symptoms u describe fit facial nerve palsy as the most likely diagnosis. u need clinical examination by a neurologist to work up the cause if its a central or peripheral palsy. use artificial tears ie visol gel n effemoline eye drops for the eye complainnts. u should also be screened for lyme disease n get ur bp checked. thanx hope this guides u further.
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What Causes Numbness On The Right Side Of The Face?

welcome. the symptoms u describe fit facial nerve palsy as the most likely diagnosis. u need clinical examination by a neurologist to work up the cause if its a central or peripheral palsy. use artificial tears ie visol gel n effemoline eye drops for the eye complainnts. u should also be screened for lyme disease n get ur bp checked. thanx hope this guides u further.