Published on: 5/30/2025
What could be the cause of numbness on the right side of my face?
Numbness on the right side of the face can be caused by issues such as carotid artery problems, sinus conditions, or small strokes in the brain.
Explanation
Facial numbness can happen for different reasons. One possible cause is a problem with the carotid artery, which is a major blood vessel in the neck that supplies blood to the brain. Issues with this artery can lead to facial numbness and other symptoms.
Another cause could be the silent sinus syndrome. This is a rare condition where changes in the sinus can lead to pressure changes, causing facial numbness.
Lastly, small strokes in the brain, specifically in an area called the pons, can cause numbness on one side of the face. These are known as lacunar strokes and they affect small, deep areas of the brain.
If you experience facial numbness, it is important to talk to a healthcare provider to find out the exact cause and get the right treatment.
(References)
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- Tribich S, Mahoney CJ, & Davies NW. (2018). Silent sinus syndrome: an unusual case of facial numbness. Practical neurology, 30030411.
- Brigo F, Tomelleri G, Bovi P, & Bovi T. (2012). Hemiparesthesias in lacunar pontine ischemic stroke. Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology, 21910003.
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