President Obama has unveiled a plan to address gun violence in the nation. The initiative consists of 23 executive actions and three presidential memoranda, most of which will require congressional approval. Many parts of the plan may have significant effects on states.
Neuropathy or nerve damage can be due to a number of specific diseases and disorders. In many cases, neuropathy has no known cause. In rare cases, if the numb face is accompanied by numbness or weakness of the arms or legs on one side of the body, it can be a sign of stroke. Numbness of the face can also result from injury or, rarely, tumors of the brain or nerves.
Nerve Damage. One leading cause of face numbness is injury or damage to a nerve. According to the Mayo Clinic, Bell's palsy is a paralysis of the facial nerve. This weakening can be sudden, or occur over the course of a couple days. A family member usually notices the patient's slurred speech or unresponsive facial muscles.