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Facial paralysis/droopin/bell's palsy and dizziness when touching side of face?

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7th cranial nerve : 7th cranial nerve injury / inflammation may cause such symptoms.

Answered 3/14/2014

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Dr. Zahid Niazi answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Surgery

See a specialist: Should see a specialist as soon as possible. You need a full work-up including an MRI or ct scan to rule out tumor and identify if cranial nerves are being compressed inside the brain, inside the skull bone or outside.

Answered 6/10/2014

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