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What Causes Persistent Numbness In The Lower Gums And Cheek?

Last night I started getting numbness in the left side of tongue, lower left gum and cheek, has persisted today. Comes and goes. Age - 61, Long time smoker, pretty active and healthy, 5 10 180 - 15lbs over weight, no known health issues. Blood pressure and cholesterol a bit high but not requiring medication. Dentures for many years, two implants in front to hold lower plate, no change of feeling from implants. No change in vision. Doesn t feel swelled and no pain.
posted on Sun, 11 Jun 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

Well the symptoms of numbing of one side of face can be due to causes like compression of branches of Trigeminal nerve, trauma to the nerve, brain injury or transient ischemic attack..
At times severe anxiety and panic attack can be a cause..
I would suggest you to consult an Emergency room and get evaluated..
You can be advised blood test and MRI scan to narrow down the cause and treatment can be done according to that..
As of now you can start doing alternate warm and cool packs over the affected side, take Vitamin B complex and zinc supplements..
Drink sufficient water and take appropriate rest..

Hope this helps..

Regards .
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What Causes Persistent Numbness In The Lower Gums And Cheek?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. Well the symptoms of numbing of one side of face can be due to causes like compression of branches of Trigeminal nerve, trauma to the nerve, brain injury or transient ischemic attack.. At times severe anxiety and panic attack can be a cause.. I would suggest you to consult an Emergency room and get evaluated.. You can be advised blood test and MRI scan to narrow down the cause and treatment can be done according to that.. As of now you can start doing alternate warm and cool packs over the affected side, take Vitamin B complex and zinc supplements.. Drink sufficient water and take appropriate rest.. Hope this helps.. Regards .