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I have twitching in my left eye/lip for 3 weeks. i feel a slight numbness the left side of face and my smile is weak on the left side. what is this?

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Bell's palsy?: It is possibly Bell's palsy which can be caused by Lyme disease. I would go to your doctor or urgent care to be checked.

Dr David agreed

Answered 10/14/2016

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