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I get a numb sensation in left side of face when feeling stressed although can still feel my hand touching face what is this?

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Dr. David Lipkin answered

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Psychosomatic: Most likely is a symptom of anxiety. Psychosomatic means the symptom is originating in the mind. See: http://bit.ly/1OeXVq4

Answered 11/18/2016

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A member asked:

I get a numb sensation in left side of face when feeling stressed although can still feel my hand touching face what is this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Lipkin answered

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