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Hit my head and injured neck. hurts at base of skull. face numb and tongue numb on right side. could this be damage or facial/cranial nerve?

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Dr. Mohammad Ashori answered

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Cervical spine: That sounds suspicious. Unlikely to be injury to facial nerve but could be issues with cervical spine. I would recommend getting seen for this and possibly having MRI of neck done or at least a thorough exam.

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Answered 4/16/2017

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A member asked:

Hit my head and injured neck. hurts at base of skull. face numb and tongue numb on right side. could this be damage or facial/cranial nerve?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mohammad Ashori answered

Dr Rhoads and 5 doctors agreed

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