Overview
Facial Palsy is a condition that affects a part of your face. It causes a temporary weakness or paralysis of the muscles in the face as the nerve controlling facial muscles gets swollen, inflamed, or compressed. People who suffer from this condition may experience symptoms such as difficulty in smiling or moving eyes. If you suffer from this condition, there is no need to worry as it mostly goes away on its own in few `weeks or months.
Causes
Facial Palsy results when the seventh cranial nerve becomes swollen or compressed. This affects one side of the face by weakening or paralyzing it. The cause of this condition is not really known still medical experts believe that it occurs due to a viral infection. The viruses and bacteria that may develop this condition are:
• Herpes simplex
• Hiv
• Sarcoidosis
• Lyme disease
• Herpes zoster virus
• Epstein-barr virus
Symptoms
Some of the common symptoms of Facial Palsy are:
• Muscle twitches in the face
• A droopy appearance on one side of the face
• Dry eye and mouth
• The inability to open or close your eye
• Facial weakness
• Difficulty eating and drinking
Treatment
If you experience these symptoms you should look for medical assistance. Your doctor can recommend a suitable treatment for Facial Palsy to help you manage your symptoms. He may recommend certain medications like corticosteroid drugs, antiviral or antibacterial medication to treat your condition.
