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What Causes Numbness In The Mouth Despite A Normal CT Scan?

While having a cup of coffee my friend s right side of her mouth felt numb as if she were given novocane. She was taken to the ER. They did a CT scan and bloodworm & said results were negative & recommended an MRI. The same thing happened the next day
Wed, 31 Jan 2018
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My name is Dr. Aida and I am glad to attend you on Healthcaremagic!

Your friends symptoms are suggestive of TIA (transient ischemic attacks). For this reason, I would recommend consulting with his GP and performing some tests:

-a Doppler ultrasound of the carotid and vertebral arteries
- an ECG Holter monitoring to investigate for cardiac arrhythmia
- a cardiac ultrasound
- blood lipid profile
- fasting glucose
- kidney and liver function tests
- a brain angio MRI or angio CT scan.
You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests.
Hope you will find this information helpful!
Best regards!
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What Causes Numbness In The Mouth Despite A Normal CT Scan?

Hello! My name is Dr. Aida and I am glad to attend you on Healthcaremagic! Your friends symptoms are suggestive of TIA (transient ischemic attacks). For this reason, I would recommend consulting with his GP and performing some tests: -a Doppler ultrasound of the carotid and vertebral arteries - an ECG Holter monitoring to investigate for cardiac arrhythmia - a cardiac ultrasound - blood lipid profile - fasting glucose - kidney and liver function tests - a brain angio MRI or angio CT scan. You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests. Hope you will find this information helpful! Best regards!