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My left cheek has been twitching this few days, slight numbness after twitching. do i need to see doctor or cause for concern? im 50 yrs old
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Trigeminal nerve: This is due to irritation of the trigeminal nerve which provides sensation to your cheek. Inflammation of this nerve is usually caused by virus, ebstein barr or herpes and responds to short course of steroids.
Answered 7/11/2019
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See PCP: This is likely due to irritation of the trigeminal nerve which provides sensation to your cheek.
Answered 4/28/2019
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