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Hi. i am currently experiencing numbness on my forehead, what are the possible cause? please advise

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Dr. Prem Gupta answered

See a neurologist: If symptoms are persistent for weeks, then something is pressing supra orbital nerve either in orbit or cranial cavity. Evaluation and MRI of orbit and brain may be needed.

Answered 3/31/2016

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A member asked:

Hi. i am currently experiencing numbness on my forehead, what are the possible cause? please advise

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Dr. Prem Gupta answered

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