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Bell's30
- Reason for the facial nerve compression is not known that's why also known as idiopathic Bell's palsy. (wikipedia.org)
- Bell's palsy is a condition that affects the facial nerve and the muscles of the face. (healthline.com)
- Bell's palsy is a disorder, which mostly happens due to temporary weakness of the facial muscles. (planetayurveda.com)
- Their observational cohort study of patients with migraine and matched controls found that the association between migraine and Bell's palsy, an acute, ipsilateral facial nerve paralysis that results in weakness of the platysma and muscles of facial expression, was not affected by sex or migraine subtype. (medscape.com)
- We hypothesize that more frequent or severe migraine attacks might predispose facial nerves to subsequent Bell's palsy. (medscape.com)
- Several mechanisms may explain the link between migraine and Bell's palsy, but the "top hypothesis," according to Dr Wang, is that neurogenic inflammation of nearby cranial nerves may predispose the facial nerve to demyelination, perhaps after a viral infection. (medscape.com)
- Facial paralysis can be mistaken for Bell's palsy, a sudden weakness of muscles on one side of the face. (geisinger.org)
- Bell's palsy causes a temporary weakness or paralysis of the muscles in your face. (healthline.com)
- Ayurvedic Treatment of Bell's Palsy Introduction Herbal Remedies Diet and Lifestyle About Bell's palsy Bell's palsy is a disorder, which mostly happens due to temporary weakness of the facial muscles. (planetayurveda.com)
- Four trial volunteers who got Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine developed Bell's palsy As the United Kingdom began administering people with the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, four people who got Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine in the firm's trial developed Bell's palsy, a form of temporary facial paralysis, according to US regulators' report on the shot. (robertscottbell.com)
- Bell's palsy is a condition that causes temporary weakness or paralysis of the facial muscles. (robertscottbell.com)
- Bell's Palsy is the most common cause of unilateral facial paralysis. (360physicaltherapy.com)
- Bell's Palsy is a medical condition that affects facial muscles, resulting in temporary paralysis or weakness on one side of the face. (healthformzansi.co.za)
- While the exact cause of Bell's palsy is not fully understood, stress and a viral infection that swells the nerve that controls your facial muscles are highlighted as possible triggers. (healthformzansi.co.za)
- A stroke is caused by a blood clot that stops blood flow to the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts, while Bell's palsy is linked to facial nerve damage. (healthformzansi.co.za)
- Mayo Clinic reports that the exact cause of Bell's palsy is unknown, but experts think it is mainly caused by swelling and inflammation of the nerve that controls the muscles on one side of the face, possibly due to a reaction that occurs after a viral infection. (healthformzansi.co.za)
- Bell's palsy causes weakness or paralysis of facial muscles. (healthformzansi.co.za)
- Facial or eyelid paralysis and Bell's palsy can be alarming conditions. (austinfaceandbody.com)
- Bell's palsy is named for Sir Charles Bell, a 19th century Scottish surgeon who described the facial nerve and its connection to the condition. (austinfaceandbody.com)
- Bell's palsy is the paralysis or severe weakness of the nerve that controls the facial muscles on the side of the face, the facial nerve (or seventh cranial nerve ). (austinfaceandbody.com)
- When Bell's palsy occurs, the function of the facial nerve is disrupted, causing an interruption in the messages the brain sends to the facial muscles. (austinfaceandbody.com)
- However, if the weakness or paralysis only affects the face, it is more likely to be Bell's palsy. (austinfaceandbody.com)
- Symptoms from Bell's palsy can vary from person to person, and range in severity from mild weakness to total paralysis. (austinfaceandbody.com)
- Facial paralysis is mostly tested as Bell's Palsy. (depressioncure.net)
- Although there is no data available with India in this case, according to the US National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke, Bell's palsy is the most common cause of facial paralysis. (depressioncure.net)
- Patients with Bell's palsy often experience a rapid onset of mild weakness to total paralysis on one side of their face. (gregorylekovic.com)
- Bell's palsy is a type of neurological disorder that results in the damages of the facial nerve. (vaidjagjitsingh.com)
- Bell's palsy is not the result of a stroke/paralysis or a transient ischemic attack (TIA). (krishnahospitalindia.com)
- While stroke and TIA can cause facial paralysis, there is no link between Bell's palsy and either of these conditions. (krishnahospitalindia.com)
- Most cases are thought to be caused by the herpes virus that causes cold sores.In most cases of Bell's palsy, the nerve that controls muscles on one side of the face is damaged by inflammation.If a specific reason cannot be found for the weakness, the condition is called Bell's palsy. (krishnahospitalindia.com)
Numbness15
- citation needed] The facial nerve is a mixed nerve (i.e. containing both sensory and motor nerve fibres) and therefore compression can create sensory (e.g. anesthesia - numbness, or paresthesia - tingling) and motor deficits. (wikipedia.org)
- Read on to find out more about the causes of left-sided facial numbness. (healthline.com)
- Numbness, including facial numbness, is often related to nerve damage. (healthline.com)
- A number of different conditions can affect the facial nerve, triggering symptoms such as left-sided facial numbness. (healthline.com)
- Some of the most common causes of left-sided facial numbness are listed below. (healthline.com)
- Common bacterial and viral infections can affect the facial nerve, causing numbness on the left side of the face. (healthline.com)
- If you have an infection, seeking treatment may help to alleviate facial numbness. (healthline.com)
- Migraines are intense headaches that can be accompanied by nervous system symptoms, including left-sided facial numbness. (healthline.com)
- Left-sided facial numbness is a common sign of MS. It may be one of the first signs to appear prior to a diagnosis. (healthline.com)
- Facial numbness caused by a stroke can typically affect the entire left side of the face. (healthline.com)
- Pain, weakness, or numbness in the arms or legs. (healthlinkbc.ca)
- In this disease complete paralysis or numbness is experienced in the facial region. (planetayurveda.com)
- A - Arms - Weakness, heaviness and numbness in the upper body limbs may affect the ability to lift one or both arms. (news-medical.net)
- Symptoms may include pain, swelling, or facial weakness or numbness. (columbiadoctors.org)
- Nervous system disorders such as numbness in hands and feet, paralysis, facial paralysis, and muscle weakness. (handsoflife.nl)
Difficulty3
- In more than 50% of cases, cranial nerves originating in the brainstem are affected, causing facial weakness, difficulty swallowing, and eye muscle weakness or paralysis. (standardofcare.com)
- The paralysis affects the lower half of one side of the face and may be accompanied by other symptoms like weakness in the limbs and difficulty speaking. (gregorylekovic.com)
- Congenital (present at birth) facial paralysis is uncommon and, when present, may cause multiple problems for the newborn, such as difficulty with nursing and incomplete eye closure. (medscape.com)
Complete paralysis4
- This is a partial weakness or complete paralysis of the muscles of facial expression. (wikipedia.org)
- Presentation within 14 days of onset of complete paralysis. (wikipedia.org)
- Other symptoms may include complete paralysis of one side of the body, confusion, language comprehension difficulties, loss of vision, motor coordination and balance irregularities, dysphagia and sometimes an extremely sudden onset severe headache. (news-medical.net)
- The effect ranges from mild weakness to complete paralysis. (msdmanuals.com)
Cranial nerve11
- This condition results from damage to the facial nerve (the 7th cranial nerve). (uhhospitals.org)
- The cranial nerve that controls the functioning of facial muscles on the face shows incapability to send to brain and receive signals from it. (planetayurveda.com)
- This has been a very common type of facial paralysis and neurologic disorder involving the cranial nerve all throughout the globe. (planetayurveda.com)
- The cranial nerve is responsible for monitoring movements of the muscles in the facial region and ear region. (planetayurveda.com)
- Facial muscles are also evaluated precisely to figure out if any other nerve other than cranial nerve is impacted due to this disorder. (planetayurveda.com)
- Cranial nerve involvement can cause facial muscle weakness, nasal speech and dysphagia. (standardofcare.com)
- Bell palsy (a type of facial nerve palsy) is sudden weakness or paralysis of muscles on one side of the face due to malfunction of the 7th cranial nerve (facial nerve). (msdmanuals.com)
- The temporal and zygomatic branches of the 7th cranial nerve (Facial nerve) initiating the motor response (efferent fiber). (medicosnotes.com)
- The facial nerve, also known as the seventh cranial nerve, is responsible for controlling the muscles of facial expression. (gregorylekovic.com)
- The cause of congenital facial paralysis is associated with either a traumatic injury or developmental deformities of the brain or facial nerve (cranial nerve VII). (medscape.com)
- The patient usually presents with bilateral paralysis of the facial nerve with unilateral or bilateral palsy of the abducens nerve (cranial nerve VI). (medscape.com)
Respiratory3
- In addition to bilateral ptosis, patients with Miller Fisher syndrome may also have facial diplegia, as well as respiratory and swallowing difficulties. (aao.org)
- Discover the versatile applications of acupuncture and related therapies on the Complaints page, from painful muscles and neurological disorders to respiratory problems, hormonal imbalance, and mental stress. (handsoflife.nl)
- It can lead to serious problems because it can affect the muscles that control breathing and lead to respiratory failure . (medscape.com)
Onset5
- All patients had acute onset of lance conducted by the Mississippi Department of Health asymmetric weakness and areflexia but no sensory abnor- and the Louisiana Office of Public Health. (cdc.gov)
- A peripheral neuropathy of acute onset characterized by rapidly developing motor weakness and areflexia. (standardofcare.com)
- AFM affects the area of the spinal cord called the gray matter of the spinal cord, and this causes the sudden onset of muscle weakness and loss of reflexes, usually in the arms or legs. (cdc.gov)
- You should suspect AFM when a person has sudden onset of arm or leg weakness. (cdc.gov)
- AFM is an illness that's characterized by the sudden onset of flaccid weakness in one or more extremities and also by distinct longitudinal gray matter lesions in the spinal cord. (cdc.gov)
Proximal1
- Such patients also have associated facial paralysis and generalized proximal muscle weakness. (aao.org)
Drooping3
- Drooping eyelids - Eyelid droop or ptosis is possible if the Botox spreads outside the jaw muscles. (cdhp.org)
- F - Face - Stroke can cause paralysis of the facial muscles that may present as drooping of the face on one side and an inability to smile. (news-medical.net)
- It causes facial muscle weakness leading to drooping eyelids and trouble talking, chewing, swallowing, or breathing. (columbiadoctors.org)
Stroke7
- Facial paralysis can also be mistaken for stroke, which has more serious implications. (geisinger.org)
- The disorder, which is not related to stroke, is the most common cause of facial paralysis. (austinfaceandbody.com)
- Although facial paralysis is a terrible condition , it does not always mean that you have a stroke. (depressioncure.net)
- Sometimes it is difficult to differentiate between stroke and other causes of facial paralysis. (depressioncure.net)
- Stroke is the most severe cause of facial paralysis . (depressioncure.net)
- When a stroke affects the areas of the brain that control the facial muscles, it can lead to facial paralysis. (gregorylekovic.com)
- Facial paralysis from a stroke . (columbiadoctors.org)
Limb2
- Associations have been found between migraines and facial/limb weakness. (austinfaceandbody.com)
- Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a serious neurologic condition that causes limb weakness and paralysis. (cdc.gov)
Eyelid1
- And if the eyelid does not close completely due to the paralysis, it can dry out the cornea and expose the eye. (allaboutvision.com)
Infection7
- a standardized neu- is occurring, WNV infection should be considered in patients with acute flaccid paralysis. (cdc.gov)
- The cause of Bell palsy may be a viral infection or an immune disorder that causes the facial nerve to swell, or the cause may be unknown. (msdmanuals.com)
- They believe that the facial nerve swells and becomes inflamed in reaction to the infection, causing pressure within the fallopian canal and leading to ischemia (the restriction of blood and oxygen to the nerve cells). (austinfaceandbody.com)
- The reason for this may be associated with viral infection in the facial veins. (depressioncure.net)
- It is believed to be caused by inflammation or viral infection of the facial nerve. (gregorylekovic.com)
- Middle ear infections, or otitis media, can cause facial paralysis when the infection spreads to the facial nerve. (gregorylekovic.com)
- Common causes of facial problems include infection, conditions that affect the skin of the face, and other diseases. (columbiadoctors.org)
Limbs1
- Tumour pressure on certain brain areas can cause weakness or paralysis in specific body parts, such as limbs or facial muscles. (careklub.com)
Neurologic1
- 12250 ='Vertigo - dizziness' 12300 ='Weakness (neurologic)' 12350 ='Disorders of speech, speech disturbance' 12351 ='Stuttering, stammering' 12352 ='Slurring' 12400 ='Other symptoms referable to the nervo. (cdc.gov)
Severe weakness1
- About 25 to 30% of patients develop severe weakness or paralysis of the muscles used to breathe. (standardofcare.com)
Nerve that controls3
- It can usually occur when a nerve that controls the muscles becomes inflamed, swollen or compressed. (robertscottbell.com)
- Damage to the facial nerve that controls muscles on one side of the face causes that side of your face to droop camera. (krishnahospitalindia.com)
- Facial paralysis of part of the face caused by non-functioning of the nerve that controls the muscles of the face, especially the muscles around the eye and to the mouth. (krishnahospitalindia.com)
Neck4
- Tumors in the head, neck, or brain can lead to facial paralysis by directly compressing the facial nerve or by invading the nerve itself. (gregorylekovic.com)
- It may cause facial pain, a headache, a stiff neck, or paralysis of the facial nerves. (columbiadoctors.org)
- But it can also cause neck weakness or facial weakness, or even weakness of the muscles needed for breathing. (cdc.gov)
- Early signs of Lyme disease include flu-like symptoms, such as fever (often mild), chills, head and neck pain, body aches (muscle and joint), malaise, and fatigue. (invisible.international)
Expressions6
- Muscle weakness - Paralysis can occasionally spread and affect chewing or facial expressions. (cdhp.org)
- It also makes it difficult for a person to have full control over their facial expressions. (allaboutvision.com)
- Each facial nerve directs the muscles on one side of the face, including those that control eye blinking and closing, and facial expressions such as smiling and frowning. (austinfaceandbody.com)
- Motor signals enable muscle movement , facial expressions, and speech. (attorneysofchicago.com)
- Repeated facial expressions cause expression lines or dynamic wrinkles. (timesofrising.com)
- If the paralysis does not resolve, it may affect the child's future speech, expressions of emotion, and mastication. (medscape.com)
Eyelids3
- They may need surgery if the weakness greatly affects the eyelids. (uhhospitals.org)
- Droopy eyelids and weakness or paralysis in the facial muscles. (clevelandclinic.org)
- Muscle twitches or spasms are involuntary movements that can happen all over the body, including the eyelids. (healthline.com)
Abnormalities2
- It often involves abnormalities of the extremities, including absence of the pectoralis major muscle in Poland syndrome. (medscape.com)
- VALUE RFVF 10050 ='Chills' 10100 ='Fever' 10120 ='Other symptoms of body temperature' 10121 ='Feeling cold' 10122 ='Feeling hot' 10123 ='Feeling hot and cold' 10150 ='Tiredness, exhaustion' 10200 ='General weakness' 10250 ='General ill feeling' 10300 ='Fainting (syncope)' 10350 ='Symptoms of fluid abnormalities' 10351 ='Edema' 10352 ='Excessive sweating, perspiration' 10353 ='Excessive thirst' 10400 ='Weight gain' 10450 ='Weight loss' 10451 ='Recent weight loss' 10452 ='Underweight' 10460 ='Symptoms of face, not elsewhere class. (cdc.gov)
Distal1
- A neurophysiologic study of patients with sporadic Mobius syndrome demonstrated 2 distinct groups characterized by 1) increased facial distal motor latencies (DML) and poor recruitment of small neuropathic motor unit action potentials (MAUP) and 2) normal facial DMLs and neuropathic MAUPs. (medscape.com)
Suddenly5
- Facial muscles weaken suddenly, usually within hours. (msdmanuals.com)
- Patients typically find they suddenly cannot control their facial muscles, usually on one side. (austinfaceandbody.com)
- Most often these symptoms, which usually begin suddenly and reach their peak within 48 hours, lead to significant facial distortion. (austinfaceandbody.com)
- Facial paralysis can develop suddenly (for example, in cases of bails palsy) or slowly (in cases of tumors in the throat or head). (depressioncure.net)
- This nerve is called the facial nerve.This condition comes on suddenly, often overnight, and usually gets better with physiotherapy stimulations within a few weeks. (krishnahospitalindia.com)
Extremities2
- Loss of muscle tone and reflexes in the affected extremities. (cdc.gov)
- He noted that Guillain-Barré syndrome often starts as weakness in the lower extremities. (medscape.com)
Pain8
- Those with symptoms - such as a circular or oval shape rash around a tick bite, a fever, headache or muscle and joint pain - are usually prescribed antibiotics for up to 28 days. (dailymail.co.uk)
- Muscle and joint pain. (healthlinkbc.ca)
- Lyme disease is a potentially long-term debilitating condition that can include facial-muscle paralysis, pain and weakness in the arms and legs, headaches, poor memory, rapid heartbeat, fever, chills and fatigue. (umaine.edu)
- It causes episodes of shooting facial pain. (columbiadoctors.org)
- You may not be able to close one eye, and you may have mild pain in the facial muscles. (columbiadoctors.org)
- Another commonly used cupping method is moving cupping, where the cups are slowly moved along the meridians or across the muscles in different areas to stretch the muscles and superficial connective tissue, which can reduce pain. (handsoflife.nl)
- Nerve root damage may lead to pain or weakness in specific body areas. (attorneysofchicago.com)
- 10551 ='Rib pain' 10552 ='Side pain, flank pain' 10553 ='Groin pain' 10554 ='Facial pain' 10600 ='Pain and related symptoms, generalize. (cdc.gov)
Viral2
- It is most commonly caused by autoimmune disorders or viral infections of an acute nature which leads to a swelling or inflammation of the facial nerve. (360physicaltherapy.com)
- Ramsay-Hunt Syndrome, a reactivated viral condition that affects the facial veins. (depressioncure.net)
Side of the face4
- A gradual inability to control the muscles of one side of the face (paralysis of the facial nerves). (healthlinkbc.ca)
- The facial nerve travels through a narrow, bony canal called the Fallopian canal in the skull, beneath the ear, to the muscles on each side of the face. (austinfaceandbody.com)
- This condition causes swelling and redness in the facial veins due to which the muscles on one side of the face hang and become weak. (depressioncure.net)
- Weak and sagging muscles on one side of the face is the most common symptom. (columbiadoctors.org)
Asymmetric1
- [ 5 ] A common disorder that resembles a unilateral partial nerve paralysis is congenital unilateral lower lip palsy (CULLP), also known as neonatal asymmetric crying facies, that occurs in 1 out of 160 live births. (medscape.com)
Congenital4
- Other tumours that can compress facial nerve along its course like congenital cholesteatomas, hemangiomas, acoustic neuromas, parotid gland neoplasms, or metastases of other tumors. (wikipedia.org)
- Babies may also have facial paralysis during delivery due to some congenital problems such as Moebius syndrome and Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome. (depressioncure.net)
- Congenital facial paralysis is classified as traumatic or developmental, unilateral or bilateral, and complete or incomplete (paresis). (medscape.com)
- Congenital facial paralysis accounts for 8-14% of all pediatric cases of facial paralysis. (medscape.com)
Tumour1
- Tumour of facial nerve like schwannomas and perineuromas. (wikipedia.org)
Bilateral2
- Rarely presents with bilateral facial palsy. (standardofcare.com)
- Half the patients had bilateral facial paralysis , and among 46 patients who underwent nerve conduction studies, results in 78% were consistent with the acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy subtype of Guillain-Barré syndrome. (medscape.com)
Flaccid2
- [17] It prevents the release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine from axon endings at the neuromuscular junction , thus causing flaccid paralysis . (wikipedia.org)
- for therapeutic decisions as well as prognosis, we describe however, the exact etiology of this acute flaccid paralysis the detailed clinical, laboratory, and electrophysiologic has not been systematically assessed. (cdc.gov)
Reflexes1
- An acute autoimmune neuropathy affecting motor function manifested by progressive, symmetrical, ascending weakness associated with paresthesias and decreased or absent muscle stretch reflexes. (standardofcare.com)
Sensory2
- The auricular branch of the vagus nerve is a sensory nerve emerging from the superior ganglion of the vagus nerve, joined by branches from the glossopharyngeal (CN IX) and facial nerves, and innervating the lower part of the tympanic membrane and the floor of the external auditory canal. (unboundmedicine.com)
- A sensory branch of the mandibular nerve (CN V3) It passes through the parotid gland en route to the ear, where it innervates skin of the pinna, external auditory canal, and tympanic membrane. (unboundmedicine.com)
Diagnosis1
- If you have experienced facial paralysis and would like a diagnosis, Dr. Sean Paul can help. (austinfaceandbody.com)
Face11
- Often occurs before the age of 18 and associated with recurring facial palsy and edema of the face. (wikipedia.org)
- A small number of people continue to have some weakness of the face. (uhhospitals.org)
- Weakness often ascending, but arms and face may be affected first. (standardofcare.com)
- In facial nerve palsies, the face becomes flat and expressionless. (msdmanuals.com)
- However, when only one side is affected, people often feel as though the face is twisted because the muscles on the unaffected side tend to pull the face to that side every time they make a facial expression. (msdmanuals.com)
- I was in the hospital for a month and did physiotherapy for my face, and received a pamphlet to do some facial exercises at home. (healthformzansi.co.za)
- The left side of my face regained muscle function, but a little too much, while the right side has stayed the same. (healthformzansi.co.za)
- This makes the muscles of the face appear weak or hanging. (depressioncure.net)
- Facial paralysis is a condition that results in the inability to move the muscles on one or both sides of the face. (gregorylekovic.com)
- It leads to paralysis on one part of the face which results difficulties in moving facial muscles. (vaidjagjitsingh.com)
- But sudden weakness that occurs on one side of your face should be checked by a doctor or physiotherapist right away to rule out these more serious causes. (krishnahospitalindia.com)
Bell2
- Bell palsy is an unexplained episode of facial muscle weakness or paralysis. (uhhospitals.org)
- Most people with Bell palsy recover full facial strength and expression. (uhhospitals.org)
Causes temporary1
- This condition also affects the facial nerve and causes temporary facial paralysis. (allaboutvision.com)
Salivary1
- This nerve moves the facial muscles, stimulates the salivary and tear glands, enables the front two thirds of the tongue to detect tastes, and controls a muscle involved in hearing. (msdmanuals.com)
Nerves that control2
- Neuromuscular disorders involve the muscles and the nerves that control them. (medlineplus.gov)
- the nerves that control the facial muscles are damaged in the brain. (depressioncure.net)
Acute1
Damage to the facial nerve1
- Facial paralysis can also result from a skull fracture, where a break in one of the skull bones causes damage to the facial nerve. (gregorylekovic.com)
Myasthenia3
- In people with myasthenia gravis, the body produces antibodies that block the muscle cells from receiving messages (conveyed by neurotransmitters) from the nerve cells. (medlineplus.gov)
- Myasthenia gravis causes weakness of the voluntary muscles. (medlineplus.gov)
- The muscle weakness of myasthenia gravis worsens with activity and improves with rest. (medlineplus.gov)
Condition9
- This condition can sometimes be relieved by weakening a muscle that pulls too strongly, or pulls against one that has been weakened by disease or trauma. (wikipedia.org)
- The TV star, 31, started experiencing the condition - which causes facial muscle weakness or paralysis and tics - for several months following a "really bad time" when she was 11 years old. (yahoo.com)
- Quick treatment of this rare condition can prevent complications, like permanent facial paralysis and hearing loss. (geisinger.org)
- General eye twitching is different from hemifacial spasms , a lifelong condition caused by damaged or irritated facial nerves. (healthline.com)
- The condition develops when the varicella-zoster virus affects the facial nerve near the inner ear. (allaboutvision.com)
- When the movement of the facial muscles (such as laughing, speaking and opening the mouth, etc.) is reduced due to any damage in the veins, the condition is called facial paralysis. (depressioncure.net)
- Facial paralysis is a condition with a wide range of potential causes. (gregorylekovic.com)
- Facial problems can be caused by a minor problem or a serious condition. (columbiadoctors.org)
- This is a condition that causes one of the facial nerves to be stimulated too much. (columbiadoctors.org)
Develops2
- When a schwannoma develops, it can compress the facial nerve, leading to gradual weakness or paralysis of the facial muscles. (gregorylekovic.com)
- Parents should act and get medical attention immediately if their child develops sudden arm or leg weakness. (cdc.gov)
Autonomic1
- Autonomic muscles of the heart and digestive tract are usually not affected. (medlineplus.gov)
Common1
- This is more common in severe infections and can result in sudden facial weakness. (gregorylekovic.com)
Sensation1
- The effect can be paralysis or sensation loss in the body parts or organs. (attorneysofchicago.com)
Connective tissue1
- A small fiber optic instrument called an endoscope is inserted into the incisions to help the surgeon see the muscles and connective tissue during the procedure. (cosmeticsurgicenter.com)
Saliva1
- Additionally, the facial nerve carries nerve impulses to the lacrimal or tear glands, the saliva glands, and the muscles of a small bone in the middle of the ear called the stapes. (austinfaceandbody.com)