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Droopy lid, sudden facial numbness?

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Dr. Charles Talakkottur answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Possible emergency: You need to see a doctor as soon as possible to rule out worrisome things such as stroke.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 12/7/2017

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