From Tribune staff reports
MONTGOMERY — Sen. Katie Britt R, Alabama will be seeking medical treatment for a non-life threatening medical issue that began with sudden facial numbness, she said in a statement issued by her office on Monday evening.
“While with my family in Montgomery this past weekend, I experienced a sudden onset of numbness in my face,” Britt said. “I was admitted to Baptist Medical Center South for evaluation. Doctors determined that my symptoms were a result of swelling of a facial nerve, most likely caused by a post-viral infection.
“A specialist from UAB has subsequently evaluated me on an outpatient basis and concurred with the prognosis and course of treatment. My condition is not life-threatening, and recovery could take several weeks.
“I am grateful for the medical professionals providing excellent care, and my family and I are deeply grateful for your prayers.”