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What Causes Swelling And Numbness On The Chin?
Hello. My mouth and chin area will get an occasional spot or area that all of a sudden swells up and goes numb. The affected area will appear red and swollen. It feels like I went to the dentist and theres novicane in my chin or affected area. Whatever side it is on, that side of my mouth will droop down like I lose control over my mouth.
Wed, 14 Jun 2017
Hello,
As per your complain redness and swelling of the mouth and chin along with numbness and drooping can be due to a condition is known as facial nerve palsy or Bell's Palsy. It occurs due to disturbances related to seventh cranial nerve known as the facial nerve that supplies muscles of face. It can be due to compression of nerve with any major artery or at times tumor formation compressing the nerve.
Nerve trauma or viral infection can also be a cause. I would suggest you consult a neurophysician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like MRI scan can help in diagnosis and treatment will be done accordingly. Resolution of the cause can help in reversing the symptoms.
The medications that are steroids and antibiotics are appropriate and along with it you should also do alternate warm and cool compresses and take vitamin supplements.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
As per your complain redness and swelling of the mouth and chin along with numbness and drooping can be due to a condition is known as facial nerve palsy or Bell's Palsy. It occurs due to disturbances related to seventh cranial nerve known as the facial nerve that supplies muscles of face. It can be due to compression of nerve with any major artery or at times tumor formation compressing the nerve.
Nerve trauma or viral infection can also be a cause. I would suggest you consult a neurophysician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like MRI scan can help in diagnosis and treatment will be done accordingly. Resolution of the cause can help in reversing the symptoms.
The medications that are steroids and antibiotics are appropriate and along with it you should also do alternate warm and cool compresses and take vitamin supplements.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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