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Both cheeks in face feel tight and tinglish. lasted a week, and came back a few weeks later after crying. scared, could it be a stroke warning. i'm 18?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not likely: Given your age and your symptoms stroke will be highly unlikely. Would recommend that you discuss it with your physician at next visit. Edema or facial swelling, electrolyte abnormalities +/- anxiety may have to do with your symptoms.

Dr Arnold agreed

Answered 1/27/2015

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A member asked:

Both cheeks in face feel tight and tinglish. lasted a week, and came back a few weeks later after crying. scared, could it be a stroke warning. i'm 18?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Arnold agreed

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