HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Could Facial Numbness With Loss Of Balance Suggest?

Hi I am experiencing some numbness on one side of my face. It started about 6 hers ago and soon after the numbness appeared I got a bad headache. The headache disappeared but after I would loose track of what I was saying and I would be thinking one thing and I would say something different not realizing it. Is this normal?
Mon, 27 Apr 2015
Report Abuse
Neurologist 's  Response
Hello!
I read your question and understand your concern.
I think that these symptoms may be caused by a small stroke. I would like to know if you have measured your blood pressure. Do you suffer from arterial hypertension or diabetes ?
The headache is not a common symptom in stroke, but it may be related to migraine, high blood pressure etc.
I would recommend to consult the neurologist, have a good neurological examination, a full blood work, a blood lipids analysis and a brain CT scan.
Further tests like cardiac check up and Doppler ultrasound of the carotid vessels may be needed to establish the cause.
Hope to have been of help.
Best wishes!
Dr. Abaz Quka
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
What Could Facial Numbness With Loss Of Balance Suggest?

Hello! I read your question and understand your concern. I think that these symptoms may be caused by a small stroke. I would like to know if you have measured your blood pressure. Do you suffer from arterial hypertension or diabetes ? The headache is not a common symptom in stroke, but it may be related to migraine, high blood pressure etc. I would recommend to consult the neurologist, have a good neurological examination, a full blood work, a blood lipids analysis and a brain CT scan. Further tests like cardiac check up and Doppler ultrasound of the carotid vessels may be needed to establish the cause. Hope to have been of help. Best wishes! Dr. Abaz Quka