Take note: these are the symptoms of FACIAL PARALYSIS

The facial paralysis , according to the specialized website Clínica Universidad de Navarra, consists of the total or partial loss of voluntary muscle movement on one side of the face .

Facial paralysis is caused by a failure of the facial nerve, which fails to carry nerve signals to the main muscles of the face.

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The specialized page highlights two types of facial paralysis :

Central facial paralysis

That which is caused by an injury at the brain level (not at the nerve level), in which case it will affect only the lower half of the face (there will be no difficulty in closing the eye or raising the eyebrow).

This type of paralysis can result from a stroke, a brain tumor, or a cerebrovascular malformation, among other causes . The management and prognosis for central facial paralysis varies, so if there is any diagnostic uncertainty, evaluation by a neurology specialist is essential.

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It is relatively common and generally has a good prognosis with conservative treatment . However, the final result of paralysis can be, in some cases, facial paresis or complete paralysis , depending on the causes .

What are the symptoms of facial paralysis?

Before the paralysis, a mild catarrhal condition and more or less intense pain in the retroauricular region may occur.

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Lack of mobility on one side of the face
Obvious asymmetry at rest and when making gestures
Inability to smile
Difficulty closing the eyelids
Changes in tearing
Alterations in the sense of taste
Difficulty raising the eyebrow
Changes in nasal breathing
Accumulation of food in the back of the mouth
Drooling of saliva

What is your prognosis?

Facial paralysis has a benign prognosis. In a percentage of cases, complete recovery of nerve function is achieved. The average time is usually between 4 and 6 weeks , with a possible recovery time of up to 6 months.

The most frequent sequel is a mild degree of paralysis of the affected muscles .

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