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Should The ER Be Visited For Numbness On The Face And Tongue?
I went to the emergency room on 4/25 and was told I have fluid on my right ear and to just get some flow nase. I had sore throat then and still now but the left side of my face in numb, the middle of my tongue is numb, throat is sore still and my left eye is running and filling up with white stuff in the corner. Should I go back to ER
You may be suffering from paresthesia of face and tongue it may be seen neuralgia of the trigeminal nerve and facial nerve. Also possible with oral ulcers or glossitis.
Avoid cool drinks and freeze water avoid smoking and caffeine drinks. Also, you may develop conjunctivitis probably. Use just tear eye drops. Use tablet Pregabalin once daily for five days.
Use water vapour inhalation and salt water gargling thrice a day for five days. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
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Should The ER Be Visited For Numbness On The Face And Tongue?
Hi, You may be suffering from paresthesia of face and tongue it may be seen neuralgia of the trigeminal nerve and facial nerve. Also possible with oral ulcers or glossitis. Avoid cool drinks and freeze water avoid smoking and caffeine drinks. Also, you may develop conjunctivitis probably. Use just tear eye drops. Use tablet Pregabalin once daily for five days. Use water vapour inhalation and salt water gargling thrice a day for five days. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.