Question

What are the possible causes of early facial paralysis?

Answer

The causes of facial paralysis may include the following:

  1. Infectious diseases: This condition may be triggered by the activation of the varicella-zoster virus (VZV).
  2. Otological conditions.
  3. Bell’s palsy.
  4. Tumors.
  5. Neurogenic causes.
  6. Traumatic causes.
  7. Poisoning: such as alcoholism or long-term exposure to toxic substances.
  8. Metabolic disorders: such as diabetes or vitamin deficiencies.
  9. Vascular dysfunction.
  10. Congenital hypoplasia of the facial nerve nucleus.