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Why does the doctor tap the side of my face? what is he looking for?
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Chevostech sign.: Spelling incorrect above. Tapping over facial nerve causes spam of face. A sign of low calcium. Have you had problems with calcium metabolism in past.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Sinus problems: Your doctor is seeing if there is inflammation / fluid / pus in the sinuses in your maxilla (near each cheek) and frontal bone (forehead). If you have pain, then it is likely you have sinus inflammation and/or infection.
Answered 1/13/2013
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