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Suggest Remedy For Numbness On The Cheeks
Question: I feel that my cheek on the right side is thicker. I also get numbness that comes and goes in this area. The condition appears to be aggravated by caffeine, but I can't be sure. Any suggestions?
Brief Answer:
One cause may be mild nerve injury.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Cheek filling of thickness and numbness that comes and goes may have as a cause mild facial nerve damage, may be a symptom of anxiety also, especially related to caffeine consumption.
Another possibility may be cheek or facial mild traumatic damage.
I suggest you to discuss above mentioned possibilities of your symptoms with your primary care Doctor.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
One cause may be mild nerve injury.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Cheek filling of thickness and numbness that comes and goes may have as a cause mild facial nerve damage, may be a symptom of anxiety also, especially related to caffeine consumption.
Another possibility may be cheek or facial mild traumatic damage.
I suggest you to discuss above mentioned possibilities of your symptoms with your primary care Doctor.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Brief Answer:
Ear pain may indicate facial nerve damage.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for asking back.
Ear pain may indicate a ear infection that may affect facial nerve too, as it passes through ear canal.
TMJ arthritis is less possible.
You need to consult a ENT Doctor and discuss your concerns.
Hope I helped you understand better your condition.
Wishing you good health.
Ear pain may indicate facial nerve damage.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for asking back.
Ear pain may indicate a ear infection that may affect facial nerve too, as it passes through ear canal.
TMJ arthritis is less possible.
You need to consult a ENT Doctor and discuss your concerns.
Hope I helped you understand better your condition.
Wishing you good health.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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