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Facial paralysis |
| Overview Treatment |
| Alternative Names: |
| Paralysis of the face |
| Home Care: |
| Treatment depends on the cause. Follow your health care provider's treatment recommendations. Sometimes steroids and acyclovir may be given depending on the cause. If the eye cannot be fully closed, the cornea must be protected from drying out with prescription eye drops or gel. |
| Call your health care provider if: |
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| What to expect at your health care provider's office: |
| The medical history will be obtained and a physical examination performed. Medical history questions documenting facial paralysis in detail include:
Diagnostic tests that may be performed include:
Arrangements may be made for physical therapy, speech therapy, or occupational therapy, if appropriate. If facial paralysis from Bell's palsy persists for greater than 6 to 12 months, plastic surgery may be recommended to improve eye closure and facial appearance. After seeing your health care provider: You may want to add a diagnosis related to facial paralysis to your personal medical record. |
Ptosis, drooping of the eyelid |
Facial drooping |
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