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April 17
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Is numbness on the left side of your face and teeth a symptom of food allergies?

Numbness in your face and teeth isn't a typical symptom of food allergies. Common food allergy symptoms include:

- Hives, rash, or itchy skin
- Swollen lips, face, or eyes
- Itching or tingling in the mouth, lips, or throat
- Stomach pain Show Full Answer

Is numbness on the left side of your face and teeth a symptom of food allergies?

Numbness in your face and teeth isn't a typical symptom of food allergies. Common food allergy symptoms include:

- Hives, rash, or itchy skin
- Swollen lips, face, or eyes
- Itching or tingling in the mouth, lips, or throat
- Stomach pain, diarrhea, or vomiting
- Sneezing, coughing, or difficulty breathing
- Dizziness or lightheadedness

Facial numbness, especially isolated to one side, isn't commonly associated with allergic reactions to food or pets. This type of symptom warrants immediate medical attention as it could indicate a different health concern unrelated to allergies.

If you're experiencing this alongside other severe symptoms like difficulty breathing, throat swelling, or rapid heart rate, use your epinephrine auto-injector if you have one and call 911 immediately, as these could indicate anaphylaxis.

Please contact your doctor right away to evaluate the facial numbness, as this needs proper medical assessment to determine the cause.

April 17
A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member

Definitely get to your doctor with those symptoms! Hugs and keep us updated!

April 20

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