In the 'Symptoms - Nervous' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about facial burning or tingling:
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Do you sometimes have a burning or tingling sensation on your face?
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"Don't know" |
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"Never" |
Not having facial burning/tingling |
A symptom |
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"Mild / occasionally" |
Facial burning/tingling |
A symptom |
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"Moderate / frequently" |
Facial burning/tingling |
A symptom |
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"Severe / constantly" |
Facial burning/tingling |
A symptom |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
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Allergy to Foods (Hidden) |
Tingling in the face has been known to be caused by food allergies. For example, several recent cases include this and other symptoms as an allergy to barley after consuming only a small amount of beer. |
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Anxiety |
Anxiety conditions can cause adrenaline surges which result in tingling of the face, as well as other parts of the body. |
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Electrical Hypersensitivity |
A tingling, stinging or pricking sensation of the face or other areas of the body is considered one of the symptoms of electrical sensitivity. |
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Estrogens Low |
(Women only) Lowered estrogen levels can cause all sorts of unusual symptoms. The body's thermostat fluctuates, causing flushing and circulation changes which sometimes result in tingling of the face. |
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Rosacea |
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GLOSSARY
Adrenaline (Epinephrin, Epinephrine)
A hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla that is released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress, as from fear or injury. It initiates many bodily responses, including the stimulation of heart action and an increase in blood pressure, metabolic rate, and blood glucose concentration.
Allergy (Allergies)
Hypersensitivity caused by exposure to a particular antigen (allergen), resulting in an increased reactivity to that antigen on subsequent exposure, sometimes with harmful immunologic consequences.
Anxiety
Apprehension of danger, or dread, accompanied by nervous restlessness, tension, increased heart rate, and shortness of breath unrelated to a clearly identifiable stimulus.
Estrogen (Oestrogen)
One of the female sex hormones produced by the ovaries.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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