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disturbance suffered by a person who suffers from facial paralysis is completely understandable, has no control over their facial expressions, have difficulty eating and drinking, and in addition to this, the corner of his mouth is diverted down without being able to avoid it, while all others perceive it.

Probably one of the biggest concerns of people has been his face, either to show to others to feel good about yourself. Most put their best efforts to present to society a "happy face." Apart from the letter that represents the face is also responsible to convey feelings, moods, and even thoughts through facial expression.

A peripheral facial palsy is an episode of weakness or paralysis of facial muscles, resulting from damage to the seventh cranial nerve or facial nerve. Is of unknown cause rapid onset, sometimes accompanied (or preceded) of pain behind the ear, and difficult to perceive odor or hear sounds.



Treatment Initial treatment begins in the emergency room or first private practice physician. The goal of this treatment is to relieve symptoms, prevent complications and, if possible, help the facial nerve in inflammation.

• Eye Protection: The inability to close the eye causes dehydration, dryness and / or abrasion of the cornea. We recommend the use of sunglasses to prevent irritation from sunlight and dust. If necessary, your doctor will use artificial tears and / or an eye patch.

• Drugs: The doctor will indicate the use of drugs such as acyclovir, corticosteroids or vitamin B, if appropriate. This helps to better and more rapid improvement and are only useful if the patient consults early, after 72 hours are no longer useful.

• physiotherapy treatment: The physio indicate a pattern of exercises for the patient to achieve a speedy recovery. In addition, other measures that apply to the query, as thermotherapy, ultrasound, massage and muscular facilitation techniques. Forecast

Although patients demand it as anxious, it is difficult to give a prognosis during the acute stage. The only prognostic factor for sure is that the paralysis is clinically incomplete, which means that the evolution is favorable. However, you can not reverse a forecast saying that a complete paralysis necessarily imply a negative development.

Overall, research indicates a full recovery in 70% of cases. The recovery time varies from 15 days to six weeks, but can reach four years in the most severe.


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Published in June 2009