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Twitching Face, Numb Upper Lip. Cause?

Hi, yes thanks. A couple of days ago my face, both sides, were twitching ... after the twitching stopped the next morning (been about 3 days now) I noticed that my upper lip felt as though it was numb...the same kind of numbness that you feel when you have dental work done from the injection . It feels big, although it doesnt look big...and it is hard to manage use of, just like after dental work. I find it a little difficult to drink out of a bottle or cup...and it just feels so strange. What is causing that? Is it serious? Should I see my physician or will it simply go away?
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Hi,

Based on details you had initial bilateral facial twitching followed by numbness and now mild weakness, suggest mild bifacial weakness .

You require neurological assessment .Consult Neurologist/physician for clinical examination and treatment should be planned as per examination and evalaution ( CT scan brain)

Best wishes

Regards
Dr Sandhya Manorenj
Neurologist
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Twitching Face, Numb Upper Lip. Cause?

Hi, Based on details you had initial bilateral facial twitching followed by numbness and now mild weakness, suggest mild bifacial weakness . You require neurological assessment .Consult Neurologist/physician for clinical examination and treatment should be planned as per examination and evalaution ( CT scan brain) Best wishes Regards Dr Sandhya Manorenj Neurologist