Question 1

what can cause numbness in lips and hands?

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See a neurologist: If symptoms have persisted for a long time without remission, peripheral neuropathy is possible. You may need ncv/emg test.

Question 2

any probable causes for a portion of lip is numb?

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Nerve damage: Nerve supply to the section of lip that is numb  has been damaged. See a neurologist to find the cause.

Question 3

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

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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 4

what can cause tingling / numbness in left cheek and lips?

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Comments: The anatomy involves trigeminal nerve, but the cause may be complex.  There is a sensory trigeminal neuropathy which could do this, but one might consider problems in jaw or mouth as a provocateur.  Some intracranial situations should be excluded via MRI.  A neurologist or a dentist could be a starting point.

Question 5

what can cause left side and sudden lip and tongue numbness ?

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See DDS first: See your dentist to rule out any obvious dental pathology, if negative your primary care 
MD may refer you to a neurologist for further investigation.

Question 6

my lips and left fingertips are numb....what are possible causes? they stay numb but have no other noticable changes.

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Numbness: The possibilities are too numerous. An adequate history and physical examination performed by your physician would help him to narrow down the possibilities. I always look for vitamin B12 and blood sugar disorders. Carpal tunnel syndrome, neck conditions, brainstem demyelinating or structural  disorders, and less likely stroke or tumors. Check with your physician for actuate diagnosis. Be well.

Question 7

can a toothache cause numbness in your lips?

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Absolutely: A common cause of a toothache is a dental abscess.  If the infected tooth is a lower premolar or molar, the infection can put pressure on the major nerve in that area, which also provides sensation to the lower lip.  In any case, you should seek the opinion of an endodontist or dentist to help guide your treatment.

Question 8

causes of numbness and sweling of the lower lip?

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Infection or trauma: Numbness and swelling can be a sign of infection.  If you did not experience and trauma to your lip and you cannot explain it go to the dentist.  See if there is a tooth that is infected.

Question 9

what are causes of lip numbness/swelling?

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Multiple causes: Allergies are probably most common , herpes infections, and last angioedema which often occurs with a trauma,

Question 10

what causes sudden wake up with lower right side of my lip numbness?

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Trauma: is most common cause of circumscribed lip numbness. Infection is probably the second most common cause. Focal neuropathy of a branch of the trigeminal nerve can occur in diabetics and with other rare conditions (polyarteritis nodosa, Pagets disease, amyloidosis , etc) 
If the problem persists see a neurologist. If other symptoms occur or if the numbness spreads go to the ER

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