For cutting edge information, it is best to directly consult research oriented medical programs such as Penn State Hershey, UPMC, and the Mayo Clinic. Some organizations exist specifically for facial paralysis, such as the Facial Paralysis Institute. The Standford hospital has a dedicated web page for facial paralysis treatment.
Karsten Kettel has written: 'Peripheral facial palsy' -- subject(s): Facial paralysis, Paralysis, Facial
People suffering from the facial nerve paralysis usually suffer from the inflammation of facial nerves.
It depends on the cause of the paralysis.
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Facial paralysis means paralysis of the facial nerve which supplies the facial muscles. It can result from exposure to cold, virus infection, trauma, tumour, and post operative trauma to nerve during surgery
Bell's Palsy is one. Dysfunctional cranial nerve causes partial facial paralysis
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Bell's palsy
Saul Rubinek, a Canadian actor, has not publicly disclosed having facial paralysis. It is important to respect an individual's privacy regarding their health conditions and only rely on information that has been officially confirmed by the individual.
Partial facial paralysis is the main symptom.
If the right side of the person's face was paralyzed, the right side would appear to be shifted lower, while the left would be animated. Facial paralysis is a condition defined by the total lack of voluntary muscle movement on one side of the face. About 75% of facial paralysis is caused by Bell's Palsy, a condition that causes the nerves in the face to become inflamed. Other common causes of facial paralysis include: * Stroke * Brain Tumor * Sarcoidosis * Lyme disease * Infection * Birth trauma in newborns Doctors will ask patients with facial paralysis questions in order to determine the cause. The patient will be asked about medical history, current symptoms of the facial paralysis, whether any other symptoms are present, and whether the patient has recently been sick or injured. Tests to confirm the cause may include blood tests, MRI, CT scan, and electromyography. A combination of physical, speech, and occupational therapy is generally used. In some cases, plastic surgery is used to improve the ability of the eye to close, as well as to improve appearance.
Bells Palsy is a facial paralysis normally affecting one side of the face can last a few weeks or a year Bell's Palsy is facial paralysis, normally affecting one side of the face, and can last from a number of weeks to a number of years.