The purpose of the Southern Cross Medical Library is to provide information of a general nature to help you better understand certain medical conditions. Always seek specific medical advice for treatment appropriate to you. This information is not intended to relate specifically to insurance or healthcare services provided by Southern Cross. The main symptom is muscle weakness on one side of the face, causing the face to droop. The left and right sides of the face are affected with equal frequency.
Numbness refers to the loss of sensation in any part of your body. Most causes of facial numbness are related to compression of your nerves or nerve damage. There are some symptoms related to facial numbness that warrant an immediate trip to the doctor. Call or seek emergency care if you have facial numbness along with any one of the following:. Facial numbness can be caused by several underlying factors. Here are nine possible conditions that could be causing your face to feel numb.
Top of the page Check Your Symptoms. Facial problems can be caused by a minor problem or a serious condition. Symptoms may include pain, swelling, or facial weakness or numbness.
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