6. Facial Sensations: Numbness and Tingling
CST also often presents with altered facial sensations. These alterations may range from a reduced sensitivity to complete numbness in certain areas of the face. Sometimes, patients describe a tingling sensation, akin to “pins and needles.”
This particular symptom emerges due to the impact of the CST-induced clot on the trigeminal nerve. This nerve is paramount for sensation in the face, and any pressure exerted on it can lead to these sensory changes.
While numbness or tingling is relatively common in numerous conditions, when they present concurrently with other CST symptoms, they warrant a higher level of suspicion. Indeed, understanding the interconnectedness of these symptoms is pivotal in tracing back to CST’s root cause.
These first six symptoms paint a comprehensive picture of the complex nature of CST. However, to get the complete panorama, we must venture further into the remaining four significant symptoms of CST, underlining the sheer complexity and interrelatedness of this condition’s presentation. (6)
