Say goodbye to half-face paralysis.
One of the diseases that many people may have heard of but not really know about is hemifacial paralysis or Bel’s palsy. Patients will have sudden hemifacial paralysis on both the upper and lower sides of the face. Although the cause is still unknown to this day, research suggests that it is likely caused by a viral infection, especially herpes in the seventh cranial nerve. Which controls the functioning of the facial muscles. Symptoms usually appear when the body has low immunity. Consistent lack of sleep may also be a factor in causing this disease.
Symptoms of facial paralysis on one side of the body
1. Start in 24-48 hours
2. Numb face
3. Low-grade fever, similar to a cold:
4. Can’t blink
5. Pain behind the ear
6. Not closing your eyes completely
7. Stiff lips
8. Unable to control facial muscles, including one side of the forehead.
– This disease can occur in all genders and ages. The risk groups include pregnant women who are 3 times more at risk than the general population. Diabetics or immunocompromised patients have an increased risk of 4-5 times.
– Risky behaviors such as insufficient rest, overwork, and stress are also indirect causes that trigger symptoms of the disease.
– Patients will get better within 3-4 weeks and will be back to normal within 3-6 months. If not treated, the chance of recovery is about 65%. But if treated with steroids to reduce inflammation and swelling of the nerves, the chance of recovery is as high as 97%.
– This disease has a recurrence rate of only 9.3%.
Easy STEPS to test the distortion of the face by yourself
1. Raise both eyebrows: The eyebrows should be the same height or slightly different.
2. Close both eyes: Both eyes must be completely closed, the whites of the eyes cannot be seen.
3. Smile widely: Smile equally on both sides.
When patients know that they have โปรโมชั่น ufabet hemiplegic facial paralysis, they should receive medication as soon as possible from the onset of symptoms. Although some of the causes of the disease may be due to viruses, studies have not found a clear benefit from antiviral medications.