Question
What is facial paralysis?
Answer
The main symptoms of facial paralysis include weakness or paralysis of the facial muscles, leading to asymmetry in facial expressions. Symptoms may include drooping of one side of the face, inability to fully close the eyelid, and crooked lips. These symptoms may affect a patient’s speech and swallowing functions and can lead to psychological stress. Possible causes of facial paralysis include nerve damage, viral infections, diabetes, or tumors.