Question
Why does my mouth distortion incline when I speak, eat, or laugh?
Answer
Normally, the movement of facial muscles is coordinated, but in cases of facial paralysis, patients experience a dysfunction in one side of the facial muscles. Facial paralysis is often characterized by weakness or paralysis of the facial muscles, leading to a crooked mouth during speaking, smiling, or eating. This condition may be caused by nerve damage and usually has no apparent history, but it may be related to exposure to cold or cold winds. Symptoms of facial paralysis include:
- Weakness or paralysis of facial muscles, leading to asymmetry of the face
- Loss of the nasolabial fold, with the corners of the mouth turning down, and food leaking out from the corners during eating
- Inability to raise eyebrows or furrow the brow
- Upper eyelids unable to close completely, possibly accompanied by tear overflow or conjunctivitis
- Leaking air when blowing up cheeks, and unclear speech The treatment for facial paralysis may include medication, physical therapy, or neurosurgical procedures, depending on the cause and course of the disease. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for the prognosis due to the sudden onset of facial paralysis.