Published on: 5/22/2025
How can I relieve the tight and weird feeling on one side of my face?
Facial tightness can sometimes be linked to heart issues, strokes or medication side effects. If you are experiencing this, it is helpful to consult a healthcare professional.
Explanation
Feeling tightness or a weird sensation on one side of your face can be concerning. According to the references provided, such sensations can sometimes be associated with underlying issues.
Cardiac Origin: One possibility is that facial pain or unusual sensations might be linked to heart problems. This means that what feels like a face issue might actually be related to your heart health.
Medication Side Effects: Another potential cause for facial tightness is a reaction to medications, specifically certain antipyschotics, which can cause muscle contractions or dystonia. Dystonia is when muscles contract uncontrollably, which can feel strange or tight.
Feeling a weird sensation to one side of your face may be a sign of a stroke and requires emergency intervention.
If you experience these symptoms, it's a good idea to seek immediate advice from a healthcare professional who can help determine the cause and suggest appropriate relief or treatment options.
(References)
- Khawaja SN, Scrivani SJ, & Keith DA. (2018). Facial pain associated with cardiac origin. Journal of the American Dental Association (1939), 29478450.
- Detweiler MB, & Harpold GJ. (2002). Bupropion-induced acute dystonia. The Annals of pharmacotherapy, 11847943.
- Ju T, Vander Does A, & Yosipovitch G. (2022). Scalp dysesthesia: a neuropathic phenomenon. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV, 35122352.
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