-Facial Paralysis-
The Road to Recovery from Facial Paralysis: Strategies and Resources
What is Facial paralysis
Facial paralysis occurs when a person is no longer able to move some or all of the muscles on one or both sides of the face.
Causes of Facial Paralysis
Bell’s palsy or Facial nerve palsy is a condition that causes temporary weakness or paralysis of the muscles in the face. In Ayurveda, Ardita is a disease with functional disturbances affecting the Uthamanga (head) and stands close with the symptoms of Bell’s palsy.
Signs and symptoms of Facial paralysis
Facial paralysis happens when your facial nerve (cranial nerve #7) becomes damaged. This results in weakness, droopiness and a loss of facial movement on one side (unilateral) or both sides (bilateral) of your face. Facial nerve damage can occur for several reasons, including infection, trauma or stroke.
- Rapid onset of mild weakness to total paralysis on one side of your face — occurring within hours to days.
- Facial droop and difficulty making facial expressions, such as closing your eye or smiling.
- Drooling.
- Pain around the jaw or in or behind your ear on the affected side.
What is Facial paralysis
Facial paralysis occurs when a person is no longer able to move some or all of the muscles on one or both sides of the face.
Causes of Facial Paralysis
Bell’s palsy or Facial nerve palsy is a condition that causes temporary weakness or paralysis of the muscles in the face. In Ayurveda, Ardita is a disease with functional disturbances affecting the Uthamanga (head) and stands close with the symptoms of Bell’s palsy.
Signs and symptoms of Facial paralysis
Facial paralysis happens when your facial nerve (cranial nerve #7) becomes damaged. This results in weakness, droopiness and a loss of facial movement on one side (unilateral) or both sides (bilateral) of your face. Facial nerve damage can occur for several reasons, including infection, trauma or stroke.
- Rapid onset of mild weakness to total paralysis on one side of your face — occurring within hours to days.
- Facial droop and difficulty making facial expressions, such as closing your eye or smiling.
- Drooling.
- Pain around the jaw or in or behind your ear on the affected side.
