Facial Paralysis
Alternate Names : Paralysis of the Face
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What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office
The medical history will be obtained and a physical examination performed.
Medical history questions documenting facial paralysis in detail include:
- Are both sides of the face affected?
- Is there any recent history of illness or injury?
- What other symptoms are also present?
- Is there a facial droop?
- Is there drooling?
- Are there excessive tears from one eye?
- Are there headaches?
- Are there seizures?
- Are there any vision problems?
- Is there weakness or paralysis elsewhere in the body?
The physical examination will include a detailed neurological examination.
Diagnostic tests that may be performed include:
Intervention:
Arrangements may be made for physical therapy, speech therapy, or occupational therapy, if appropriate.
If facial paralysis from Bell's palsy persists for greater than 6 to 12 months, plastic surgery may be recommended to improve eye closure and facial appearance.
After seeing your health care provider:
You may want to add a diagnosis related to facial paralysis to your personal medical record.
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