What are the reasons why half of a face would go numb ? A relative of mine has this and they are currently running tests ( middle-age male )

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Charles Davis Profile
Charles Davis answered

It sounds like Bell's palsy, I have know a few people that have acquired this condition.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell%27s_palsy

Cookie Roma Profile
Cookie Roma answered

Stroke was the first thing that came to my mind.

John Doe Profile
John Doe answered

I saw that you said a stroke could be ruled out.....I'm going to assume that was from a CT scan, I would be sure to ask the doctor if the CT scan might need to be repeated tomorrow as evidence of small strokes is sometimes not immediately evident on a CT scan....just a thought.

Cal Sullivan Profile
Cal Sullivan answered

Stroke is usually the culprit.

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Luckily a stroke has been ruled out But T.y.
PJ Stein
PJ Stein commented
Wouldn't a stroke effect the whole side of the body, not just the face?
Cal Sullivan
Cal Sullivan commented
Not always. Depends on the severity of the hemorrhage. You can have big strokes and small strokes. You can strokes you don't even realize are happening. Stroke is a very broad term for a short list of varying signs and symptoms for the most part.
PJ Stein Profile
PJ Stein answered

Is it just numb, or does it seem lax as well? If it is just numb I would suspect a pinched nerve. If it is lax or sagging, Bell's Palsey.

Sunshine Shelly Profile
Sunshine Shelly answered

Bells, Palsy, a Stroke, brain tumor, and some seizure disorders as well. The doctors will be able to narrow it down.

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