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He suffered a bout of Bell's Palsy, a disorder that paralyzes facial muscles on one side.
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What is the difference between spastic and flaccid paralysis?
Flaccid paralysis an abnormal condition characterized by the weakening or the loss of muscle tone. It may be caused by disease or by trauma affecting the nerves associated with the involved muscles Spastic Paralysis characterized by spasms and ↑ tendon reflexes of the muscle(s) in the paralyzed region, due to upper motor neuron disease
What is paralysis?
Paralysis is a general term that encompasses numeral medical conditions with inability to control muscle function (one or more muscles). In many cases the term is used for a flaccid paralysis of a limb or limbs. However, paralysis can be spastic (the paralyzed muscles are in the state of contraction and/or experience regular or irregular spasms). Nevertheless, all types of paralysis indicated loss of voluntary control over muscle(s). A medical condition with INCOMPLETE loss of control (diminished ability to control muscles remains) is called PARESIS. Examples of paralysis and paresis include: 1. Quadriplegia and Quadriparesis (loss of control of the muscles in all four limbs). In most cases, it is caused by a trauma or severe disease affecting the spinal cord on the cervical (neck) level or above; 2. Hemiplegia and Hemiparesis (loss of control of the muscles on one side of the body, e.g. left arm and left leg OR right arm and right leg). In most cases, it is caused by a stroke (bleeding or blockage in the brain) in the left or right hemisphere, where the opposite side of the body is affected. 3. Paraplegia and Paraparesis (loss of control of the muscles in both legs). In most cases, it is caused by a trauma or severe disease of the spinal cord in the thoracic (upper back) or lumbar (lower back) areas. 4. Facial paralysis and paresis (loss of control of the facial muscles). In most cases, it is caused by the damage to the facial nerve (one of the cranial nerves) or central nervous system due to trauma or disease. Most commonly, this condition affects only one side of the face, e.g. Bell's Palsy. There are many other types of pareses and paralyses, most well known of which is Cerebral palsy. This is just a general overview of the meaning of this medical term.
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Facial swelling?
DefinitionFacial swelling is the build-up of fluid in the tissues of the face. Swelling may also affect the neck and upper arms.Alternative NamesPuffy face; Swelling of the face; Moon face; Facial edemaConsiderationsIf the facial swelling is mild, it may be hard to detect. To assist the health care provider in diagnosing the cause, it is important to note the following:Pain, and where it hurtsHow long the swelling has lastedWhat makes it better or worseIf you have other symptomsCommon CausesAllergic reaction (such as allergic rhinitis, hay fever, or a bee sting)AngioedemaBlood transfusion reactionCellulitisConjunctivitiswith swelling around the eye(s)Drug reactions, including those due to aspirin, penicillin, sulfa, glucocorticoids, and othersHead, nose, or jaw surgeryInjury or trauma to the face (such as a burn)Malnutrition (when severe)ObesitySinusitisStye with swelling around the infected eyeTooth abscessHome CareApply cold compresses to reduce swelling from an injury. Raise the head of the bed (or use extra pillows) to help reduce facial swelling.Call your health care provider ifYou should call your health care provider if you have:Sudden, painful, or severe facial swellingFacial swelling that lasts a while, particularly if it is getting worse over timeDifficulty breathingFever, tenderness, or redness, which suggests infectionWhat to expect at your health care provider's officeIf facial swelling is caused by burns, or respiratory distress is present, emergency measures must be taken first. Then the medical history will be obtained and a physical examination performed.Medical history questions documenting facial swelling in detail may include the following:How long has the facial swelling lasted?When did it begin?What makes it worse?What makes it better?What is your height and weight?How is your diet?Has there been exposure to something to which the person may be allergic (an antigen)?What medication are you taking?Have you had recent facial injury?Have you had a recent test or surgical procedure?What other symptoms are also present? Especially, is there: Facial painSneezingDifficulty breathingHives or rashEye rednessFeverDiagnostic tests will be determined by other accompanying symptoms and results of the physical examination.ReferencesBolognia J. Infections, hyper- and hypopigmentation, regional dermatology, and distinctive lesions in black skin. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 467.
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