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Injections4
- The most common therapy to relieve hemifacial spasm is injections of botulinum toxin into the affected areas. (memorialhermann.org)
- Botulinum toxin (Botox) injections can help reduce spasms, but it does not treat the cause of the problem. (aaroncohen-gadol.com)
- Botox injections can reduce spasms, but the twitching gradually returns after the 3- to 6-month Botox cycle. (aaroncohen-gadol.com)
- These injections may injure some of the motor nerve terminals and partially explain why some patients have facial weakness after treatment, despite successful relief of the spasms. (aaroncohen-gadol.com)
Trigeminal Neuralgia6
- Hemifacial spasm usually results from nerve compression by a pulsating blood vessel that causes ectopic impulse generation (ephaptic nerve impulses), similar to that in trigeminal neuralgia. (msdmanuals.com)
- Our neurologists and neurosurgeons provide treatment options to help manage and reduce the symptoms of trigeminal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm. (usc.edu)
- Trigeminal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm are two conditions affecting nerves in the face. (usc.edu)
- Our team at the USC Trigeminal Neuralgia and Hemifacial Spasm Center uses proven therapies to help you successfully manage trigeminal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm. (usc.edu)
- For example, nerve diseases like trigeminal neuralgia or Bell's palsy sometimes cause facial pain, spasms and trouble with eye or facial movement. (medlineplus.gov)
- Imaging of Neurovascular Compression Syndromes: Trigeminal Neuralgia, Hemifacial Spasm, Vestibular Paroxysmia, and Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia. (nih.gov)
Botulinum toxin2
- Local botulinum-toxin injection is a safe and well-tolerated symptomatic treatment for hemifacial spasm. (aerzteblatt.de)
- Botulinum toxin, called BOTOX, is an effective treatment for hemifacial spasm. (wheatoneye.com)
Options for hemifacial spasm2
- In the article we will discuss clinical characteristics, differential diagnoses, diagnostic approaches, and therapeutic options for hemifacial spasm. (aerzteblatt.de)
- Treatment options for hemifacial spasm include medical therapy and surgery. (aaroncohen-gadol.com)
Blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm4
- The management of blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm. (medscape.com)
- Blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm are neurologic disorders in which the eyelid and facial muscles contract and squeeze involuntarily. (drbiesman.com)
- Blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm are separate and unrelated disorders. (drbiesman.com)
- Benign Essential Blepharospasm and Hemifacial Spasm. (slackbooks.com)
Microvascular decompression for hemifacial1
- Effect of previous botulinum neurotoxin treatment on microvascular decompression for hemifacial spasm. (medscape.com)
Dystonia2
- A dystonia is a movement disorder that causes the muscles to contract and spasm involuntarily. (medscape.com)
- Dystonia refers to uncontrollable muscle spasms that cause slow, repetitive movements. (healthline.com)
Symptoms4
- Rarely, patients with hemifacial spasm are found to have symptoms caused by a blood vessel and nerve rubbing against one another at the base of the brain. (drbiesman.com)
- What are the symptoms of bronchial spasms? (healthline.com)
- Wheezing is one of the most common symptoms of a bronchial spasm. (healthline.com)
- If you're experiencing bronchial spasms, your doctor will probably ask you about your current symptoms and medical history. (healthline.com)
Twitch2
- Hemifacial spasm is a nervous system condition in which the muscles on one side of the face twitch. (middlesexhealth.org)
- People with a hemifacial spasm will experience involuntary twitch down one side of the face. (lnpuk.com)
Botox3
- Medications at times may reduce the facial spasms, but Botox is the most effective treatment. (centerforneurologyandspine.com)
- Within a few days the BOTOX takes effect, relaxing and weakening the facial muscle and preventing spasm. (wheatoneye.com)
- Botox® and Xeomin® are typically effective in relieving spasms for three months in patients with blepharospasm and up to six months in patients with hemifacial spasm. (drbiesman.com)
Relieve6
- By applying the most advanced and innovative neurosurgical care, we are able to provide a full range of treatments to relieve pain or spasms without the constant burden of medications. (montefiore.org)
- Some medicines, including anticonvulsant drugs, can relieve hemifacial spasm in some people. (middlesexhealth.org)
- There are several types of surgery that can help relieve hemifacial spasm. (middlesexhealth.org)
- This surgery often works to relieve hemifacial spasm. (middlesexhealth.org)
- Still others, may continue to require ongoing treatment to relieve their muscle spasms. (pietromortini.com)
- Medications - Medications such as anticonvulsant drugs can relieve hemifacial spasms. (lnpuk.com)
Diagnose hemifacial2
- There are several tests done to diagnose hemifacial spasm. (wikipedia.org)
- To diagnose hemifacial spasms your doctor will start by doing a physical examination and look out for tell-tale signs. (lnpuk.com)
Rare neuromuscular2
- Hemifacial spasm (HFS) is a rare neuromuscular disease characterized by irregular, involuntary muscle contractions (spasms) on one side (hemi-) of the face (-facial). (wikipedia.org)
- Hemifacial spasm is a rare neuromuscular disorder characterized by irregular, involuntary muscle contractions (also known as twitching or "tics") on one side of the face. (memorialhermann.org)
Neuromuscular2
- Hemifacial spasm is a neuromuscular movement disorder characterized by brief or persistent involuntary contractions of the muscles innervated by the facial nerve. (aerzteblatt.de)
- Hemifacial spasm (HFS) is a neuromuscular movement disorder characterized by brief or transient involuntary contractions of the muscle activated by the ipsilateral facial nerve (Cranial Nerve VII). (medtigo.com)
Contractions2
- Either mechanism explains the rhythmic involuntary myoclonic contractions observed in hemifacial spasm. (medscape.com)
- Hemifacial spasm refers to unilateral painless, synchronous contractions of facial muscles due to repetitive involuntary electrical impulses from the 7th cranial (facial) nerve and/or its motor nucleus. (msdmanuals.com)
Eyelid6
- The first sign of hemifacial spasm is typically muscle movement in the patient's eyelid and around the eye. (wikipedia.org)
- In atypical form the spasms start in the cheekbone area and spreads to the eyelid. (wikipedia.org)
- Hemifacial spasm typically begins as an intermittent twitching of the eyelid muscle, which can lead to forced closure of the eye. (memorialhermann.org)
- Involuntary spasms of the eyelid and/or facial muscles is a frustrating condition, but is rarely indicative of more serious underlying problems. (drbiesman.com)
- Little progress was made in the diagnosis or treatment of blepharospasm until the early 20th century, when Henry Meige (pronounced "mehzh"), a French neurologist, described a patient with eyelid and midface spasms, spasm facial median, a disorder now known as Meige syndrome. (medscape.com)
- At one end of the clinical spectrum, essential blepharospasm is manifested by simple increased blink rate and intermittent eyelid spasms, while at the other end of the spectrum, blepharospasm is a disabling condition with ocular pain and functional blindness. (medscape.com)
Occur6
- Hemifacial spasm presents in the fifth or sixth decade of life, almost always unilaterally, although bilateral involvement may occur rarely in severe cases. (medscape.com)
- Sometimes, hemifacial spasms occur on both sides of the face. (middlesexhealth.org)
- These spasms may occur during the night and interrupt sleep. (wheatoneye.com)
- Hemifacial spasms may come and go, or they can occur constantly. (ainpc.com)
- Hemifacial spasm is estimated to occur in 11 per 100,000 individuals and is more common in females. (aaroncohen-gadol.com)
- Bronchial spasms occur when your bronchial tubes become inflamed. (healthline.com)
Involuntary muscle1
- involuntary muscle spasms or twitching of the muscles , usually on just one side of the face. (pietromortini.com)
Blood vessel4
- The cause of hemifacial spasm is most often a blood vessel touching or pulsing against a facial nerve. (middlesexhealth.org)
- The primary cause of hemifacial spasm is an abnormal blood vessel that compresses the facial nerve as it exits from the brainstem. (medtigo.com)
- The pulsating blood vessel is often visible on MRI, but diagnosis of hemifacial spasm is ultimately clinical. (msdmanuals.com)
- Hemifacial spasms are thought to be caused by compression of the facial nerve (cranial nerve VII) at the level of the brainstem (by a structure such as a blood vessel or tumor), hyperactivity of the cluster of facial nerves within the brainstem, or a combination of these 2 conditions. (aaroncohen-gadol.com)
Vascular compression2
- Hemifacial Spasm Caused by Vascular Compression of the Anterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery-Posterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery Common Trunk Anomaly at the Cisternal Portion of the Facial Nerve: A Case Report. (bvsalud.org)
- W report the first case of hemifacial spasm (HFS) caused by vascular compression of the anterior inferior cerebellar artery (AICA)-posterior inferior cerebellar artery ( PICA ) common trunk anomaly at the cisternal portion of cranial nerve VII (CN VII). (bvsalud.org)
Idiopathic2
- Most instances of hemifacial spasm previously thought to be idiopathic were probably caused by aberrant blood vessels (eg, distal branches of the anterior inferior cerebellar artery or vertebral artery) compressing the facial nerve within the cerebellopontine angle. (medscape.com)
- Idiopathic hemifacial spasm typically begins in the fifth or sixth decade of life. (medscape.com)
Cranial nerve3
- In detail compression of the seventh cranial nerve by a dolichoectatic (a distorted, dilated, and elongated) anterior inferior cerebellar artery, or posterior inferior cerebellar artery is accepted to be the general cause of hemifacial spasm. (wikipedia.org)
- Hemifacial spasm is a movement disorder of the muscles innervated by the facial nerve (cranial nerve VII). (aerzteblatt.de)
- Hemifacial spasm is characterized by progressive, involuntary, irregular, clonic or tonic movements of the muscles innervated by the facial nerve (cranial nerve VII) ( 6 ). (aerzteblatt.de)
Treatment2
- These facts motivated us to write this article to raise the awareness of hemifacial spasm and its neurosurgical treatment among physicians who will encounter it. (aerzteblatt.de)
- Surgical treatment in the form of microvascular decompression, which relieves pressure on the facial nerve, may also eliminate hemifacial spasm. (memorialhermann.org)
Experience involuntary1
- Hemifacial spasm is a chronic condition in which patients experience involuntary spasms on one side of the face. (wheatoneye.com)
Medications2
- Our doctors offer the latest advances in facial pain and spasm care, including medications, nonsurgical and surgical options. (usc.edu)
- Most patients decide to proceed with surgery for hemifacial spasms because of the short and temporary relief provided by medications. (aaroncohen-gadol.com)
Disorders1
- Available at: https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/hemifacial-spasm. (cvs.com)
Diagnosing2
- Diagnosing hemifacial spasm might involve a physical exam. (middlesexhealth.org)
- Diagnosing hemifacial spasm doesn't always need an MRI scan or other imaging test. (middlesexhealth.org)
Compression2
- Evaluation of single-nucleotide polymorphisms in genes related to vascular change causing compression of blood vessels did not show an association with hemifacial spasm. (wikipedia.org)
- Campos-Benitez M, Kaufmann AM. Neurovascular compression findings in hemifacial spasm. (medscape.com)
Side of the face7
- Eventually, the spasm may involve all of the muscles on one side of the face, almost continuously. (memorialhermann.org)
- Hemifacial spasm is a disabling disorder, where one side of the face twitches uncontrollably, occurring suddenly, either episodically or nearly continuously. (montefiore.org)
- In more severe cases, this then progresses to more intense and continuous muscle spasms on one whole side of the face. (pietromortini.com)
- The word "hemifacial" means that this condition affects one side of the face. (ainpc.com)
- Patients with hemifacial spasm typically present with involuntary twitching on one side of the face. (aaroncohen-gadol.com)
- A hemifacial spasm is a condition in which uncontrollable squeezing of facial muscles affects muscles in both the upper and lower parts of only one side of the face. (drbiesman.com)
- Hemifacial spasms usually happen on one side of the face and expand beyond the eye. (healthline.com)
Facial pain2
- The Facial Pain and Hemifacial Spasm Center's team represents a multidisciplinary group of healthcare professionals with tremendous expertise and skills. (montefiore.org)
- The Montefiore facial pain and hemifacial spasm team is bringing real change and relief to patients by using inspired, innovative techniques and technology. (montefiore.org)
Twitching2
- Hemifacial spasms are a condition marked by the involuntary twitching of facial muscles. (ainpc.com)
- General eye twitching is different from hemifacial spasms , a lifelong condition caused by damaged or irritated facial nerves. (healthline.com)
Patients with blepharospasm1
- Executive functioning in patients with blepharospasm in comparison with patients with hemifacial spasm. (bvsalud.org)
Unilateral1
- Yaltho TC, Jankovic J. The many faces of hemifacial spasm: differential diagnosis of unilateral facial spasms. (medscape.com)
Affects2
- Hemifacial spasm affects all races equally. (medscape.com)
- Hemifacial spasm is a neurological condition that affects the nervous system. (lnpuk.com)
Clinical1
- This imaging technique is expected to prove useful for the clinical evaluation of hemifacial spasm. (ajnr.org)
Treatments1
- There are no traditional medical treatments for blepharospasm or hemifacial spasm. (drbiesman.com)
Abnormal1
- Intraoperative abnormal muscle response (AMR) has been a reliable diagnostic tool and an indicator of complete decompression of facial nerve from offending vessels in hemifacial spasm (HFS) patients. (cns.org)
Sides of the face1
- Individuals with spasm on both sides of the face are very rare. (wikipedia.org)
Rarely1
- Hemifacial spasm rarely remits spontaneously. (medscape.com)
Pathophysiology1
- Pathophysiology of hemimasticatory spasm. (medscape.com)
Myoclonus1
- First described by Gowers in 1884, hemifacial spasm represents a segmental myoclonus of muscles innervated by the facial nerve. (medscape.com)
Clonic1
- Hemifacial spasm generally begins with brief clonic movements of the orbicularis oculi and spreads over years to other facial muscles (corrugator, frontalis, orbicularis oris, platysma, zygomaticus). (medscape.com)
100,0001
- The incidence of hemifacial spasm is approximately 0.8 per 100,000 persons. (wikipedia.org)