Question 1

got spasm in depressor labii muscle after facial paralysis 15 months. is there surgery such as selective myectomy to treat this aside from botox?

Accepted Answer

May be nerve recover: Consult neurosurgeon.  May be nerve regenerating so I'd just watch it for 4-6 mo.

Question 2

can stress cause facial paralysis and/or bells palsy ?

Accepted Answer

: Not per se. The cause of Bell's palsy cannot be established in many cases. It generally follows viral infection.
For info: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bells-palsy/symptoms-causes/syc-20370028

Question 3

is facial paralysis hereditary?

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FacialPalsy not Here: No it is not hereditary most of the times, except rare genetic condition mekersson rosenthol syndrome.

Question 4

if my bell's palsy facial paralysis hasn't gone away after a year will it ever go away?

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Probably not: Usually, if after 6 months if it hasn't resolved, then chances are small that it will resolve completely.

Question 5

mild facial paralysis can be cured completely without leaving any sign of it?
after being cured it can come back again ?
we should always  be alert ?

Accepted Answer

If Bell's palsy,: Approximately 92 % of facial palsies seem to reverse fully and usually prognosis for recovery is excellent.  In most cases, the problem never recurs.  Would not waste time being vigilant, as many other problems could be far more likely.

Question 6

what causes facial paralysis? a virus?

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Facial paralysis: There are many causes of facial paralysis besides a virus. Go to the following web site. http://www.rightdiagnosis.com/symptoms/facial_paralysis/causes.htm.

Question 7

what can cause facial paralysis?

Accepted Answer

Lots of things: Many problems can cause facial paralysis.  It can be congenital, from a tick bite, ear infection, tumor in the face or skull, brain tumor, stroke, multiple sclerosis, etc.  Most commonly in adults, it is caused by a virus infection of the nerve that provides facial movement.

Question 8

what can cause partial facial paralysis?

Accepted Answer

Bells Palsy Facial N: It is facial palsy caused by dysfunction of 7th cranial nerve called facial nerve.It is caused by an inflammation of facial nerve which in turn causes swelling of the facial nerve and causes the assymetry of face due to inability to controlfacial muscles on affected side
other conditions that can cause facial palsy are lymes disease, brain tumour and stroke and that is not called bells palsy.

Question 9

what diseases can cause facial paralysis?

Accepted Answer

Don't wait: Facial paralysis should be evaluate immediately.  Inflammatory conditions known as bell's palsy can be treated with antiviral medicine and steroids to minimize long term problems.  Trauma to the face or skull base can also paralyze.  Tumors both benign and cancerous can press on the nerve or even invade the nerve to cause paralysis but fortunately are rare.  See an ENT specialist or neurologist.

Question 10

what should i do if i am experiencing mild facial paralysis?

Accepted Answer

Facial paralysis: Any paralysis should be seen by your doctor. There are multiple causes for a facial paralysis including stroke, nerve damage, and illnesses. See your doctor.

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