Facial nerve paralysis is characterised by facial weakness, usually only in one side of the face, with other symptoms possibly including loss of taste, hyperacusis and decreased salivation and tear secretion. Other signs may be linked to the cause of the paralysis, such as vesicles in the ear, which may occur if the facial palsy is due to shingles.

Facial paralysis happens when something interrupts the nerve signals between the brain and the muscles in the face. Facial paralysis is a symptom of several health conditions, including Bell’s palsy, stroke, Lyme disease, neurosarcoidosis, and a brain tumor.

Numbness, tingling and paralysis are all common signs of peripheral nerve palsy. The location of those symptoms will vary, depending on which nerve has been hit or compressed.

There is no treatment, and regular administration of lubricating eye drops may be necessary. One or both sides of the face can be affected, and the condition can be either temporary or permanent. It can occur on one side, disappear, and then occur on the other side at a later time.

Paresis involves the weakening of a muscle or group of muscles. It may also be referred to as partial or mild paralysis. Unlike paralysis, people with paresis can still move their muscles. These movements are just weaker than normal.

infection or inflammation of the facial nerve

Bell’s Palsy. Bell’s palsy is the most common form of facial paralysis in the United States,with approximately 15,000 to 40,000 cases a year.

Treatment for Facial Paralysis Facial Paralysis Surgery. Facial paralysis surgery is also called facial reanimation surgery. Nerve Transfers. Nerve Options to Power the Gracilis Muscle. Cross-Facial Nerve Graft. Masseteric Muscle Transfer. Hypoglossal Nerve.