Left side of face is numb

Many people have experienced facial numbness in their lives. Generally, facial numbness is mainly caused by facial neuritis or cervical spondylosis. If you want to confirm which one it is, you need to go to the hospital for a detailed examination. If the face has been hit by a wind, it is likely that the cervical protrusion has compressed the facial nerves, causing facial numbness. However, it may also be caused by cerebral infarction. Facial numbness must be taken seriously.

In the case of facial neuritis, it is recommended to be cautious in diet. It is generally recommended to eat some fresh vegetables, coarse grains and beans. Generally, pumpkin, corn, onion, lean meat, hawthorn, kelp, jujube, bitter melon and loofah are all foods that can be eaten. Also, patients should be careful not to eat raw, cold and irritating foods.

In the case of facial neuritis, it is recommended that such patients should not eat foods that are difficult to digest, and also avoid eating some hot foods. It is recommended to eat less mutton, dog meat, and hairtail, otherwise it will affect the patient's body. Generally, in such cases, some anti-inflammatory drugs can be used. In addition, it is also recommended to cooperate with infusion. In addition, traditional Chinese medicine treatment methods can also be adopted. At this time, acupuncture treatment methods can also be tried.

In the case of facial neuritis, it is recommended that in addition to adjusting your diet, you also need to rub your face with both hands frequently. This will also help alleviate the condition. Generally, if the condition is not serious, the recovery time is about 1-3 months. Pay attention to your condition and go to the hospital for regular examinations.

In short, for facial neuritis, it is recommended to keep warm in time, be careful not to be exposed to cold for a long time, and also pay attention to the fact that it is best not to sleep by the window in summer. Generally, facial neuritis is best treated with traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture. Patients should observe their condition in time and do not delay their treatment.

What are the symptoms of neuritis?

1. Sensory impairment:

In the early stage, the symptoms are often abnormal sensations such as burning pain, numbness or hyperesthesia at the finger (or toe) tips, and then gradually the sensation decreases or even disappears. The distribution of sensory impairment is like a glove or sock. A few patients may have deep sensory impairment, and there is often tenderness in the gastrocnemius muscle.

Movement disorders:

The symptoms include tight muscle weakness, low muscle tone, weakened or absent tendon reflexes. In some cases (such as furazolidone), the reflexes may be active. Muscle atrophy may occur after a long illness. Discomfort in the legs after strenuous exercise, manifested as numbness, unstable standing, and soreness and tingling in the ankles.

Three autonomic dysfunction:

The skin on the extremities becomes cool, pale, flushed or slightly cyanotic, with little or excessive sweating; the skin becomes dry, thin, tender or rough; the nails lose their normal luster, and keratinization increases.