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A 20-year-old female asked:

When pressured or stressed my nose & lips start tingling sort of going numb then it goes to the rest of my face & i get dizzy. why does this happen?

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Dr. Marsha Davis
Internal Medicine 30 years experience
Sounds like an: Anxiety reaction. Try to find a therapist who can help you in these situations . A counselor can help you identify the stressors and learn coping strategies so you don't get the physical sensations.
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