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Facial Paralysis
Alternate Names : Paralysis of the Face
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Ptosis, Drooping of the Eyelid
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Drooping of the eyelid is called ptosis. Ptosis may result from damage to the nerve that controls the muscles of the eyelid, problems with the muscle strength (as in myasthenia gravis), or from swelling of the lid.
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• Definition
• Facial Paralysis: Overview & Considerations
• Facial Paralysis: Common Causes
• Facial Paralysis: Home Care & Treatment
• Call your Health Care Provider if
• What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office
• Pictures & Images
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• Bell's Palsy
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• Primary Brain Tumor
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• Stroke
Tests & Exams
• CBC
• Cranial CT Scan
• Electromyography
• MRI of the Head
Other Topics
• Blindness
• Drooling
• Headache
• Muscle Function Loss
• Physical Examination
• Seizures
• Tearing - Increased
• Vision Problems
• Weakness
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