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Getting Tingling And Mushy Sensation On One Side Of The Face And Neck. Any Relief?
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Sat, 2 Feb 2013
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Question : I'm a 35 yr old male ,i have tingling and a sensation of fluids on the right side of my face and neck...feels kind of mushy to the touch...my blood pressure was 139/90 twice today and now is 123/93 , pulse is between 90 and 100...the weird sensation in my neck and face has been happening for a few days now..close to 5/6 days
Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.
The likely causes for the tingling and mushy sensation on one side of the face and neck are:
1) Peripheral neuropathy - i.e. a condition where there is a problem with the tiny nerve endings in the skin. This can be due to a variety of medical causes, most commonly diabetes.
2) Vitamin deficiencies - esp. vit. B12 deficiency can present with such kind of symptoms.
3) Metabolic causes: salt or mineral imbalances. Calcium, potassium, magnesium imbalance can often be the underlying cause
4) Prodrome of a skin rash / infection. Sometimes, before the onset of certain rashes, like herpes, there can be sensations of tingling, fullness, etc.
5) Prodrome of Bell's palsy. This is a condition involving the inflammation of the facial nerve and the initial stages (before muscle weakness) can be sensory symptoms.
Since this has been persisting for nearly 6 days, I think it is advisable to have this checked out. You will need a detailed neurological examination, and a few blood tests to determine the underlying cause of your symptoms. Your diastolic BP also seems slightly high and this also needs to be looked into. So, please see a doctor for a detailed evaluation.
Wish you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Sheeba Stephen
Emergency Medicine Specialist
The likely causes for the tingling and mushy sensation on one side of the face and neck are:
1) Peripheral neuropathy - i.e. a condition where there is a problem with the tiny nerve endings in the skin. This can be due to a variety of medical causes, most commonly diabetes.
2) Vitamin deficiencies - esp. vit. B12 deficiency can present with such kind of symptoms.
3) Metabolic causes: salt or mineral imbalances. Calcium, potassium, magnesium imbalance can often be the underlying cause
4) Prodrome of a skin rash / infection. Sometimes, before the onset of certain rashes, like herpes, there can be sensations of tingling, fullness, etc.
5) Prodrome of Bell's palsy. This is a condition involving the inflammation of the facial nerve and the initial stages (before muscle weakness) can be sensory symptoms.
Since this has been persisting for nearly 6 days, I think it is advisable to have this checked out. You will need a detailed neurological examination, and a few blood tests to determine the underlying cause of your symptoms. Your diastolic BP also seems slightly high and this also needs to be looked into. So, please see a doctor for a detailed evaluation.
Wish you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Sheeba Stephen
Emergency Medicine Specialist
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