A member asked:

My mom just started experiencing numb tongue, lips, and left nostril? no other symptoms. she hasn't eaten anything in 3hrs. what can this be?

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Dr. answered

Numb tongue , lips : Numbness in tongue, lips and nostrils could be due to stroke , viral infection of facial nerve . Please go to emergency immediately.

Answered 2/4/2017

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Neurologist: This may be a TIA and evaluation by a neurologist would be important. An examination in the hospital emergency room would be the quickest way to be evaluated and get the necessary testing done.

Answered 2/17/2017

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