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What Causes Numbness In The Cheek?

My left side of cheek been numb for two weeks, I wen to the emergency room, but they couldn t find the answer, they did a CAT scan and they could find anything. it only happens when I get upset. but this the longest it has been, this is the second time.
Mon, 29 Oct 2018
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Hello,

Consult a neurologist and get evaluated.

An MRI scan is required to rule out a possible brain-related cause.

Most probably it will be transient vasospasm and will settle by itself.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Numbness In The Cheek?

Hello, Consult a neurologist and get evaluated. An MRI scan is required to rule out a possible brain-related cause. Most probably it will be transient vasospasm and will settle by itself. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician