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I suddenly noticed last evening that my chin felt numb.there are no lesions or marks to be seen. i have also had a sore throat for several weeks.

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Concerned: Numbness in the face should be taken seriously. Although other entities can cause numbness there are life threatening issues that need to be examined, ruled out. I would suggest seeing an emergency room doctor for a more complete exam and history.

Answered 10/28/2017

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A member asked:

I suddenly noticed last evening that my chin felt numb.there are no lesions or marks to be seen. i have also had a sore throat for several weeks.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim answered

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