Question 1

what is the cause of numbness of the lips and nose?

Accepted Answer

See a neurologist: The sensory nerve supply to upper lip and nose comes from inferior orbital branch of maxillary nerve. Therefore a problem could be any where along its course. A neurologist can investigate the cause which may or may not be serious.

Question 2

i have numbness in my nose and lip what could cause this?

Accepted Answer

Not sure but it: Could be the onset of shingles affecting the trigeminal or facial nerve or a localized nerve inflammation. Follow up with ur dr if it worsens. Take care!

Question 3

can undissolved stiches cause some discomfort numbness, stiffened tip & base of nose after a septoplasty/inferior turb surgery? i'm 14 days post.

Accepted Answer

Maybe: The incision for the septoplasty is typically made just inside the nostril along the base of the septum.  As this area heals, there is frequently some stiffening and even numbness of the tissue.  The undissolved stiches can make this a bit worse.

Question 4

what can cause tip of nose tingling and numbness?

Accepted Answer

Tip of nose: Weather changes, allergies, and collagen vascular diseases.

Question 5

seven weeks post septorhinoplasty.  cleaned black heas on tip of nose with tissue and had sharp pain/numbness 2-3 seconds.  could this cause damage?

Accepted Answer

Black heads: Blackheads are from impacted oil glands in your skin.  If the pain resolved there should not be any  issues. If you are concerned you should see the surgeon who did the procedure.

Question 6

for going on 2 days now, i have had a strange sensation/numbness on the left side of my face by mainly lower lip & nose. what could be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Trigeminal nerve: You have a problem with the 5th cranial nerve, which is called the trigeminal nerve. You're describing symptoms consistent with that -the middle branch of it in fact. You should call your doctor today and try to be seen. If you develop any rash in that area, you need to go to the ER now and ask for an Infectious Diseases doctor (someone who would know about shingles). Lyme or other causes possible

Question 7

what could cause numbness in the around eyes and nose stayed for couple of hours and noticed it for a few days.... have history of low bp but is ok?

Accepted Answer

Allergy: It could  be as simple as allergy , sideeffects of meds to complex neurological issues . Get b12 vit d3 thyroid level checked.

Question 8

i have numbness on my right upper lip and right side of my nose only what could cause this?

Accepted Answer

Facial nerve: compression, inflammation, or damage.  Numbness only on one side of the nose and upper lip would result when only the buccal branch of the facial nerve is involved. Sleeping or performing activities with the head in an abnormal position can generate pressure and inflammation on the nerve. Other potential causes  include Bell's palsy, shingles, stroke, and multiple sclerosis (MS).

Question 9

numbness and tingling in upper right lip on and off since yesterday morning, lower nose also now becoming numb, what is the cause ?

Accepted Answer

Trigeminal pain: This is a very specific nerve distribution. This can be ocular shingles, bad teeth, sinus or even central nervous system problem. You need tobe ssen immediately.

Question 10

i have neck pain. numbness in teeth and nose. lump feeling in throatt. sharp pains in head and band like feeling across wrists. what could cause this?

Accepted Answer

Unusual symptoms: Unusual set of symptoms. See your MD for evaluation.

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What is the cause of numbness of the lips and nose?

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I have numbness in my nose and lip what could cause this?

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Can undissolved stiches cause some discomfort numbness, stiffened tip & base of nose after a septoplasty/inferior turb surgery? i'm 14 days post.

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What can cause tip of nose tingling and numbness?

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Seven weeks post septorhinoplasty. cleaned black heas on tip of nose with tissue and had sharp pain/numbness 2-3 seconds. could this cause damage?

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For going on 2 days now, i have had a strange sensation/numbness on the left side of my face by mainly lower lip & nose. what could be the cause?

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What could cause numbness in the around eyes and nose stayed for couple of hours and noticed it for a few days.... have history of low bp but is ok?

A member asked:

I have numbness on my right upper lip and right side of my nose only what could cause this?

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Numbness and tingling in upper right lip on and off since yesterday morning, lower nose also now becoming numb, what is the cause ?

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I have neck pain. numbness in teeth and nose. lump feeling in throatt. sharp pains in head and band like feeling across wrists. what could cause this?

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