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Can Sixth Nerve Palsy be caused by stress?
It can be a factor in reoccurring 6th nerve palsy. I had it 7 years ago and i just had a relapse. Cause unknown.
What part of the nervous system is affected by the bell's palsy?
The Facial Nerve or Cranial Nerve VII is the nerve involved with Bell's Palsy.
What cranial nerve is involved in Bell's palsy?
The Facial Nerve or Cranial Nerve VII is the nerve involved with Bell's Palsy.
Can shingles cause bells palsy?
Shingles can cause Bell's Palsy indirectly. The herpes zoster virus sometimes breaks out into shingles. The shingles may cause blistering in the area of the Facial Nerve (Cranial VII nerve) which controls the muscles on one side of the face or the other. This inflammation, not the shingles, is what causes Bell's Palsy. When shingles and Bell's Palsy are interrelated like this, it is called Ramsey-Hunt Syndrome.
Can Multiple Sclerosis cause 3rd nerve palsy?
Yes, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) can cause third nerve palsy, though it is relatively uncommon. MS is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system, leading to demyelination and neurological symptoms. When lesions occur in areas of the brain that control eye movement, particularly affecting the oculomotor nerve (cranial nerve III), it can result in third nerve palsy, characterized by symptoms like double vision and eyelid drooping.
Name the disease which cause paralysis of the facial muscles?
Bell's Palsy is one. Dysfunctional cranial nerve causes partial facial paralysis
Can shingles vaccine cause bell's palsy?
Yes, but only indirectly so. The herpes simplex virus (HSV 1) does not cause Bell's Palsy, but it can indirectly cause an inflammation to the Facial Nerve (cranial nerve VII). This inflammation is what then causes Bell's Palsy. The nerve is unable to control the facial muscles it is supposed to control. The herpes virus is the one most often cited as the cause of the inflammation that results in BP. The Herpes Zoster virus (chickenpox and shingles) and BP is another frequent combination and is known as Ramsey-Hunt Syndrome.
Why do people get pseudobulbar palsy?
Pseudobulbar palsy occurs when nervous system conditions cause degeneration of certain motor nuclei (nerve clusters responsible for movement) that exit the brain stem.
What is six nerve palsy of the eyes?
the 6th cranial supply the lateral rectus muscle of the eye. It allow the eyeball to turn out. if you have the nerve palsy of this nerve, your eyeball cannot be turned out.
What are the indications for surgery for fourth nerve palsy?
Indications for surgery include worsening diplopia, head-tilt resulting in neck pain and poor cosmetic appearance.
What does Bell's Palsy affect?
No, it cannot, because Bell's Palsy, by definition, is a paralysis of facial muscles caused by an inflammation of the Facial Nerve (cranial nerve VII). If any other part of the body is affected, then the condition is not Bell's Palsy. Bell's Palsy is not the only condition or disease that can cause paralysis of the face.
Could fibrous dysplasia cause a palsy of the mouth and the ability to close an eye completely?
Yes if the FD affected a cranial nerve.
