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What Causes Involuntary Movements In Left Cheek And Numbness On Face?

Hello! I recently started having involuntary movements on my left cheek. It happens throughout the day with no specific time. Is not on my eye or nose, neither I feel numbness on my face. I don t feel other symptoms of stroke, but what worries me is .,, that this is not normal either..,
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Hi, there are various causes for involuntary movements of face -
Facial myokimia
Hemifacial spasm
Facial seizures .

I advise you to do Mri brain with CISS sequence to r/o. pathology .
Advised to consult neurosurgeon.
Thanks.
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What Causes Involuntary Movements In Left Cheek And Numbness On Face?

Hi, there are various causes for involuntary movements of face - Facial myokimia Hemifacial spasm Facial seizures . I advise you to do Mri brain with CISS sequence to r/o. pathology . Advised to consult neurosurgeon. Thanks.