What is facial paralysis?
This diagnosis means that the patient is unable to move the muscles in one or both areas of the face due to nerve damage. The cause may be an inflammatory process, trauma, stroke, tumor, and others.
The course of treatment depends on the cause.
Facial paralysis can be temporary or permanent.
It is worth noting that some people are born with facial nerve paralysis, that is, sometimes this complaint is congenital.
When facial paralysis is acquired, the following factors are the causes:
- The facial nerve is damaged or swollen;
- The area of the brain that sends signals to the facial muscles is damaged.
In a large percentage of clinical cases, the conditions or events that cause facial paralysis cannot be prevented. However, you can take a number of measures that can help reduce the risk of stroke, and therefore avoid paralysis.
It is recommended to:
- Check your cholesterol and blood pressure regularly;
- Manage diabetes and heart disease;
- Take all medications as prescribed by your doctor;
- Quit smoking;
- Limit any type of alcohol-containing beverage as much as possible;
- Regular physical activity is recommended;
- Increase your diet with whole grains, fruits, and vegetables;
- Maintain a healthy body weight.
Call emergency medical services immediately if you experience facial paralysis - remember, this is a serious symptom and requires prompt intervention.
Source:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/24525-facial-paralysis
