Question 1

6 months of left facial numbness and severe headaches, jaw pain, at times hard to swallow, pressure behind nose, earache, feels like brain swelling.

Accepted Answer

Seek care: Then there is no reason to wait for anything here - immediately make an appointment and see your dentist and your physician.  Do not wait any longer!

Question 2

i have no tooth ache or swelling but have earache and numbness to left side of face, ear and jaw?

Accepted Answer

See your dentist: Sounds like the numbness is in the area of the facial nerve.  You may have a case of bells palsey or a virus that effects this nerve.  See your dentist to rule out a dental cause or see your physician.

Question 3

facial numbness with a toothache?

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Numbness: Sometimes, a tooth infection that is located near a major nerve of the face can cause numbness to that region. This can also be the case of the wisdom tooth infection.
But numbness to the face can also be the result of other things too. It is advisable to have it checked by a professional.

Question 4

will facial numbness go away after seizures?

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An aura: Yes, some type of seizures especialy, comlex partial seizures usually proceded by an aura which it can be a sensory symptom like facial numbness depends on the focus of the abnormal electrical discharge in the cerebral cortex, that usually will be in the parietal lobe, then it goes away when the seizure is over.

Question 5

my face is numb. what causes facial numbness?

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Nonspecific: Nonspecific symptom. General or partial numbness. Constant or intermittent? See MD for evaluation.

Question 6

can allergies be the cause of facial numbness?

Accepted Answer

Define numbness.: If by "numbness" you mean a tingling sensation on your face, yes, an allergic reaction can produce that sensation. If you mean actual numbness -- that you can't feel any sensation when you touch your face -- that's not allergies, and it's probably something significant, so you should see your doctor without delay.

Question 7

can facial numbness be a symptom of tonsillitis?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it can.: Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils and this can impinge upon the neighboring facial and cranial nerves which can cause numbness in a very discrete distribution depending on the nerves effected which should improve as the tonsillitis does.

Question 8

how do i deal with facial numbness from a contusion?

Accepted Answer

Massage: Massage, moist heat, evaluation with doctor.

Question 9

is facial numbness a symptom of c6-7 cervicle herniation?

Accepted Answer

No: Nerve supply to the facial muscles are from 7 th cranial nerve , coming from side of the brain stem on either side, and the sensory supply is from 5th cranial nerve called trigeminal nerve which devides into 3 branches called opthalmic, maxillary and mandibular . The cervical roots form peripheral nerves called spinal nerve roots and the disc herniation at c6, C7 won't cause numbness face most times.

Question 10

how do i know if i have ms as facial numbness seems to be a main symptom?

Accepted Answer

See neurologist: Facial numbness can be caused by many items, including dental and jaw issues, viral involvement of cranial nerves, issues at base of brain.  Might consult with your dentist initially but if no answer, a neurologist can certainly help.  Facial numbness is not usually the presenting sign of ms&gt;.

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