Question
Recently, due to sudden high blood pressure accompanied by severe headache, facial paralysis symptoms appeared, and I am inquiring about the causes of facial paralysis.
Answer
The causes of facial paralysis (Bell’s palsy) may include infections, poisoning, and psychological trauma leading to facial nerve damage. It could also be due to a central facial paralysis caused by an acute cerebrovascular disease or due to tumor compression of the facial nerve. The general symptoms include mouth and eye distortion, with diverse causes, with viral infection being one of the important factors. Considering the condition of the illness, it is recommended to consult a neurology department for systematic diagnosis.