Facial Paralysis Care and Migraines

Facial Paralysis (also known as Facial Nerve Paralysis or Paralysis of the Face) is the loss of voluntary muscle movement in the face, which can affect one side (unilateral) or both sides (bilateral) and may be partial or complete. This condition occurs when the facial nerve (cranial nerve VII), responsible for controlling facial muscles, is damaged or inflamed.

Facial paralysis is a complex condition with multiple possible causes, ranging from Bell’s palsy and stroke to trauma, tumors, and congenital syndromes. A thorough evaluation is crucial to determine the cause and guide treatment. Management may involve medication, physical therapy, surgical intervention, and supportive therapies to restore facial movement, symmetry, and function, as well as to address the emotional and social impact of facial changes