Alabama Senator Says She Is Recovering After Sudden Numbness in Her Face

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Katie Britt, of Alabama, mentioned Monday that she has returned dwelling from the hospital and is recovering after a non-life threatening situation prompted sudden numbness in her face.

Britt, 41, mentioned she instantly skilled the numbness final weekend in Montgomery and was briefly admitted to an area hospital for statement. Docs decided the signs had been a results of swelling of a facial nerve, “most definitely attributable to a post-viral an infection,” she mentioned.

“My situation is just not life-threatening, and restoration may take a number of weeks. I’m grateful for the medical professionals offering glorious care, and my household and I are deeply grateful in your prayers,” Britt mentioned in a press release.

A specialist from the College of Alabama at Birmingham evaluated her in an outpatient setting and concurred in a remedy plan, Britt mentioned.

Congress is presently in a five-week recess that started Friday and can final till Sept. 5.

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