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What Causes Tingling Sensation On The Left Side Of The Face?
63 year old male, history of two heart attacks, three stents, heart ablassion, and pace maker. Stage 3 kidney disease. 20 years ago back car accident with severe head injury..... has been doing ok, but the last couple of weeks he has been complaining on tingling on the back left and side of his face. It comes and goes.
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Tue, 4 Apr 2017
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Hi,
Can be associated with paresthesia following some neuronal injury mainly involving trigeminal or facial nerve.
A complete neurologic examination is mandatory to proceed in this regard.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Purva Patel,
General & Family Physician
Can be associated with paresthesia following some neuronal injury mainly involving trigeminal or facial nerve.
A complete neurologic examination is mandatory to proceed in this regard.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Purva Patel,
General & Family Physician
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