### Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Some people report a tingling or tingling sensation on one side of their face during or after a stroke or transient ischemic attack.
If facial tingling is accompanied by such symptoms, it requires immediate medical attention as follows:
- Severe and abnormal headache
- numbness, drooping or facial paralysis
- Unintelligible speech or difficulty speaking
- Sudden vision problems
- Lack of coordination
- Weakness
- memory loss
Stroke or transient ischemic attack are both emergency situations that require examination and treatment by a pain specialist.
### Fibromyalgia
Tingling in the face is one of the common symptoms of fibromyalgia, a condition characterized by pain and fatigue. Other symptoms of this disease include cognitive problems, headaches, and behavioral changes.. Medicines can help relieve pain and improve sleep.
Other treatments such as physical therapy, counseling and some alternative therapies can help people with fibromyalgia.
Other possible reasons
Tingling in the face can have other reasons... For example, some people believe that stress, exposure to cold weather, history of facial surgery, fatigue and radiation therapy can cause these symptoms.
When should you see a pain specialist? If facial tingling is bothersome or interferes with your daily life, you should see a pain specialist for evaluation and treatment.
The doctor will consider several tests to diagnose this condition for the patient to determine the main cause of facial tingling.
Note that if you think you are having a stroke or an allergic reaction, seek treatment immediately, as these can be life-threatening.
How to diagnose
Sometimes, the doctor finds out the cause of the disease according to the physical examinations he performs... To help diagnose the underlying diseases that lead to facial tingling, he considers tests for the patient, which are as follows:
- CT scan or MRI to view images of the brain or face
- Electromyography to check the electrical activity of muscles
- X-ray or ultrasound of the heart or blood vessels
- Electroencephalogram (EEG) to check the activity of brain waves
Treatment of facial tingling
The treatment of each patient is different depending on the conditions that lead to this condition.. For example, stress is one of the things that causes an increase in the level of pain in certain conditions.. Therefore, you can recover by reducing stress and focusing on relaxation.
If people have a skin condition like shingles, applying a cool compress will help relieve the pain.
People with Bell's palsy can also use non-prescription drugs such as ibuprofen with the doctor's opinion.
Also, in case of eye damage, these people can use eye drops or glue to protect the damaged eye.
There are many other cases where the doctor considers the appropriate treatment solution depending on the condition of each patient.
Is there a way to prevent facial tingling?.. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet and regular exercise helps reduce the risk of many diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure and other health conditions that can lead to nerve damage and other complications.
Reducing stress and taking time to rest are also very helpful in minimizing the risk of some conditions that contribute to facial tingling.
In what conditions is facial tingling dangerous?
Tingling of the face can be dangerous and requires immediate medical attention in the following situations:
- With muscle weakness or paralysis, slurred speech or blurred vision that may indicate a stroke.
- Sudden and intense tingling
- Persistence of symptoms without improvement
- in people with diabetes (indicating neuropathy) or autoimmune diseases such as MS
- Head or neck injury following nerve damage
Relation of nervous system diseases with facial tingling
Sometimes facial tingling may be a sign of nervous system involvement, such as:
- Multiple sclerosis (MS): damage to the myelin sheath of nerves
- Trigeminal neuralgia: inflammation or pressure on the trigeminal nerve
- stroke or transient ischemia: brain blood supply disorder
- Brain tumors or nerve compression: pressure on the nerves related to the sense of face
- Peripheral nerve disorders: such as diabetic neuropathy
The role of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of facial tingling
Proper nutrition can be effective in preventing and treating facial tingling:
- Deficiency of group B vitamins (especially B12) causes nerve damage.... Consumption of sources such as meat, eggs and dairy products is recommended.
- Magnesium and potassium are necessary for the proper functioning of the nerves... consumption of bananas, nuts and green leafy vegetables is recommended.
- Reducing the consumption of sugar and unhealthy fats is necessary to prevent neurological problems such as neuropathy.
- Drinking enough water is very important to improve blood circulation and nerve function.
- Healthy nutrition helps to prevent underlying factors such as diabetes or lack of nutrients.
What medications may aggravate symptoms?
Using some medications that may worsen the severity of this condition is as follows:
- Chemotherapy drugs
- antiviral drugs
- antiepileptic drugs
- cholesterol-lowering drugs (in rare cases)
- diuretics
facial tingling in children: causes and solutions
- Pressure on the nerves after sitting or sleeping in an improper position
- Deficiency of vitamins such as B12 and D
- Allergy or sensitivity to food, medicine or environmental substances
- due to viral or bacterial infections
- Neurological problems such as nerve damage or diseases such as migraine and epilepsy
- Anxiety and stress and as a result creating stress symptoms
### Treatment solutions:
- Balanced nutrition and required supplements
- Medical examination to diagnose underlying diseases
- Avoiding the use of allergenic substances and controlling stress
- If it persists or is accompanied by other symptoms such as muscle weakness, see a doctor
Relation of dental and jaw problems with facial tingling
Facial tingling can be caused by dental and jaw problems.. Dental problems such as dental infections or impacted wisdom teeth can put pressure on facial nerves and cause numbness or tingling..
Also, TMJ disorders or clenching of the teeth can irritate the nerves and cause such symptoms.
In case of persistence or severity of these symptoms, it is necessary to see a dentist or maxillofacial specialist.
How to prevent the recurrence of facial tingling symptoms?
To prevent recurrence of facial tingling symptoms, the following measures can be helpful:
- Treat any infection or tooth decay immediately to prevent pressure on the nerves.
- If you have a wisdom tooth, consulting a dentist to remove it in time can prevent future problems.
- Treatment of TMJ disorders is important... If you have pain or jaw problems, using a mouth guard at night to prevent teeth grinding and consulting a doctor can help.
- Stress can cause teeth clenching and jaw pain...Relaxing exercises such as yoga and deep breathing may be helpful.
- Regular dental examinations are useful for identifying problems before they become severe.
Effect of environmental factors on facial tingling symptoms
Environmental factors can directly or indirectly affect the occurrence of facial tingling symptoms, some of these factors are as follows:
- Stressful conditions can lead to teeth clenching (grinding) or jaw joint disorders (TMJ), which lead to pressure on the facial nerves and symptoms such as facial tingling.
- Exposure to extremely cold or hot temperatures can damage facial nerves or cause numbness or tingling, especially in people with nerve problems.
- Environmental pollution such as chemicals and smoke may affect the nervous system and aggravate symptoms.
- Inappropriate body position, such as sitting or sleeping in a position that causes pressure on the facial nerves, can cause these symptoms.
- In some people, strong light or sudden changes in light can irritate the nerves and cause tingling in the face.
Self-care against these factors can be effective in reducing symptoms.