why am i deaf in one ear and my face is numb
1 Ear numbness can be one of the symptoms of stroke. 2  Common cold and infection in the ear can also cause numb feeling in the ear. 3  Diabetes: Uncontrolled diabetes or poorly controlled diabetes can cause peripheral neuropathy giving rise to tingling and numbness in extremities and on the face including the ears.ar numbness can occur all over the ear or in certain part of the ear. In the beginning there may be a feeling of pricking of needles and pins or a tingling sensation all over the ear or in certain area of the ear. This condition is called paresthesia.
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.n 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.