Question
I have had facial paralysis for over a year and often experience tongue numbness, which affects my eating. I want to know if facial paralysis can cause tongue numbness? What methods can completely restore it?
Answer
Facial paralysis may cause tongue numbness, as the tongue’s movement and sensation may be abnormal during facial paralysis. If it’s central facial paralysis, it may be due to abnormal brain nerve function, which can also affect the tongue’s sensation. It is recommended to undergo a head CT scan to determine if there are vascular diseases, and to use relevant medications for treatment.