Patient's question:
A few weeks ago, I had Bell's palsy, which has been treated and has now improved. After that, I've been feeling numbness in the back of my head. What could be the reason? I searched online and found that it might be meningitis. Is that possible?Doctor's answer:
Bell's palsy, also known as facial nerve palsy or facial neuritis, primarily manifests as symptoms such as facial drooping, numbness on the affected side of the face, inability to close the eye, and food leakage from the corner of the mouth. Numbness in the scalp may be related to blood vessels and nerves. Facial neuritis can be fully cured with active treatment, while numbness in the scalp can be treated with medications that nourish nerves and stabilize blood circulation. You can also consult with a neurology department or a cerebrovascular disease department for follow-up.