Question
What is Facial Paralysis?
Answer
Facial paralysis primarily manifests as mouth distortion incline, drooling, and abnormal facial muscle activity. Facial paralysis is generally categorized into two types: central facial paralysis and peripheral facial paralysis. Central facial paralysis is usually caused by brain diseases such as tumors or vascular changes; peripheral facial paralysis is mainly due to colds, viral infections, and other factors leading to damage to the facial nerve function. Treatment methods vary for different types of facial paralysis, and sometimes further examinations such as head CT or MRI scans are required, and in some cases, surgery may be necessary.