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What Causes Tingling Sensation And Numbness In Left Ear And Face?

Back in April I started having a crawling sensation in my inner left ear. This went away on its own but now I m experiencing a sort of mild wearing off anesthesia like sensation on the left side of my face by the ear along with mild itching inside and it feels as if I can t fully unplugged my ear. I went to an ENT in May but he found nothing in my ear. I just had an MRI of my lower back because I am also having tingling sensation in my left leg and sometimes left arm. The MRI showed disc herniation. Moreover, I am also menopausal so I am wondering if the tingling in my left side is due to hormonal fluctuations or is this all related to my back issues.
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Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have tingling sensation and numbness in left ear and face because of nerve impingement or pressure on facial nerve which can lead to facial paralysis or bell's palsy . Need not to worry about it. Visit neurologist once and get it examined to rule out nerve compression , neuralgia or other conditions like neuropathy. Go for physical therapy of facial muscles. Avoid opening mouth extreme wide while jawing. If it is not due to nerve and due to dental infection then consult dentist once and get it examined. Doctor may prescribe OPG of .It could be related to stroke. Neurotropic medication such as nerve supplement , methylcobalamin is effective to improve your symptoms. In case of sinusitis consult ENT specialist and take steam several times a day . Sometimes doctor recommend steroid or alcohol injection in nerve ganglion.

Hope your concern has been resolved.


Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Tingling Sensation And Numbness In Left Ear And Face?

Dear Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have tingling sensation and numbness in left ear and face because of nerve impingement or pressure on facial nerve which can lead to facial paralysis or bell s palsy . Need not to worry about it. Visit neurologist once and get it examined to rule out nerve compression , neuralgia or other conditions like neuropathy. Go for physical therapy of facial muscles. Avoid opening mouth extreme wide while jawing. If it is not due to nerve and due to dental infection then consult dentist once and get it examined. Doctor may prescribe OPG of .It could be related to stroke. Neurotropic medication such as nerve supplement , methylcobalamin is effective to improve your symptoms. In case of sinusitis consult ENT specialist and take steam several times a day . Sometimes doctor recommend steroid or alcohol injection in nerve ganglion. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari