A 47-year-old member asked:
Cause of tingling sensation left side of face?
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Dr. Prem Guptaanswered
neurology 50 years experience
Trigeminal nerve: Sensations to the face are perceived via trigeminal nerve. Your complaint suggests left sided t. Nerve irritation. If persistent you may need imaging e.G MRI scan.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
What can cause a tingling sensation in the head? Only right side?
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Dr. Tracy Lovellanswered
Internal Medicine - rheumatology 23 years experience
See below: Could be pinched nerve from your neck or it could be tmjor temporomandibular joint disease if it is occurring near your ear. Hope that helps.
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A 46-year-old female asked:
What does tingling down the side of the face mean?
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Dr. Dan Fisheranswered
Internal Medicine 29 years experience
Many things: Basically this is caused other by irritation or compression of the nerves of the face or by something in your brain. Sometimes this is very simple and sometimes it is not. The exact pattern, association of other symptoms, risk factors and timing helps docs to figure it out.
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