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Understanding Lip Numbness: Causes and Relief Strategies

Numbness in the lower lip? This month, the patient has experienced lip numbness twice, with episodes lasting approximately one to two hours, occurring just before sleep. What should be noted and how can it be alleviated?


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Chiu, You mentioned that "your husband is experiencing lip numbness." Are there any other symptoms, such as numbness in the limbs or unilateral weakness? First, we should consider "hyperventilation syndrome," which can lead to decreased carbon dioxid...

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Understanding Lip Numbness: COVID-19 Symptoms or Stroke Warning?

Numbness of the lips? Hello, doctor. During my COVID-19 diagnosis at the end of August, I experienced lip numbness, which has since become more frequent, often lasting over a day. The numbness is located on the outer edge of my lips. Is this a symptom of COVID-19, or could it be ...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. A-Liang, You mentioned that "your lips feel numb, and the frequency of this numbness has increased, often lasting more than a day, with the numbness occurring around the outer edges of the lips." Your symptoms may suggest that hyperventilation could be causing...

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Understanding Lip Numbness: COVID-19 Symptoms or Stroke Warning?

Numbness of the lips? Hello, doctor. During my COVID-19 diagnosis at the end of August, I experienced lip numbness, which has since become more frequent, often lasting over a day. The numbness is located on the outer part of my lips. Is this a symptom of COVID-19, or could it be ...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Liang, You mentioned that "the numbness in your lips is located on the outer edge." I would like to know if you are experiencing any other symptoms of numbness or tingling in your limbs. Similar symptoms are commonly seen in cases of hyperventilation. This occ...

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Understanding Lip Numbness: Possible Causes and Treatments

Numbness of the lips? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask some questions. My father started taking heart medication about six months ago, and since then, his lips have been almost constantly numb, sometimes feeling like they are going to crack. The cardiologist prescribed a topica...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Miss Hsiao-Chuan, You mentioned that your lips feel numb almost all day and sometimes have a sensation of cracking. However, you find that applying Nincort oral gel alleviates the numbness for several hours. The active ingredients in Nincort oral gel are steroids and some m...

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Understanding Lip Numbness After Tooth Extraction: Causes and Recovery

Lip numbness, feeling very anxious! I had a tooth extraction surgery last week, and now that the anesthesia has worn off, my lower left lip is still numb. The dentist said that the nerve was pulled during the extraction, which is causing the numbness. Is this serious? How long wi...


Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
It should improve. Generally, observe for a week, and if there is no improvement, then schedule an appointment with a neurologist for a physical examination.

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