Question
My sister has had facial paralysis for seven days, and I’ve noticed that her symptoms seem to be getting worse than before. I want to know if it’s possible for facial paralysis to improve after the seventh day of onset?
Answer
Facial paralysis may be caused by exposure to cold or a viral infection. Generally, the symptoms of facial paralysis tend to reach their peak around seven days after the onset. Patients should not self-medicate without determining the cause and should seek medical examination. After a doctor’s examination and active treatment, most patients can recover.