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facial paralysis . Dealing with physical, psychological challenges.facial paralysis can affect more than a smile. It
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Extractions: It can also interfere with communication, diminish confidence and challenge self-esteem. Facial paralysis interrupts movements and expressions that come naturally, like closing and eye, eating or drinking. It may damage eyesight. Facial paralysis can be difficult to deal with physically and psychologically, says Jill Fahnhorst, a physical therapist at Fairviews Facial Paralysis Clinic. Its important to respond to both aspects of the problem. The most common cause of facial paralysis is Bells palsy, a disorder of unknown origin leading to inflammation and compression of nerves on one side of the face. Bells palsy can appear suddenly, sometimes overnight, says speech-language pathologist Cynthia Landis, also with the Facial Paralysis Clinic. Without the ability to move or control these facial muscles, normal expressions appear distorted. Middle-ear growths or cholesteatomas, bacterial infections, cranial tumors, brain injury or trauma can also paralyze facial nerves. In the vast majority of cases, just one side of the face is affected, Landis says. The exception is neurofibromatosis Type II, a rare congenital disorder that sometimes damages facial nerves on both sides.
What Is Facial Retraining
A program designed to retrain facial muscles for movement and expression after facial paralysis. Relevant to patients with residuals or incomplete recoveries.
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Extractions: What is facial retraining? A specific program designed to retrain facial muscles for movement and expression after the Facial Nerve has been paralyzed. Facial expression is one of the most important skills humans possess. The face shows expressions and facial muscles provide the ability to smile, pucker, blink and chew. What are the goals of facial retraining? What conditions can cause facial paralysis? What is involved in facial retraining therapy? A thorough evaluation of facial movements through observation, dual channel Electromyograph (EMG) and sensation. Active self training by the patient includes: Individualized specific functional facial exercises Dual Channel Electromyograph training using sensory, visual and auditory feedback to teach the brain to make new neurological connections for facial movements when the old ones have been damaged. The patient observes on a screen all increments of movements. Also, the graphs on the computer screen compare right and left sides of the face so the patient can work toward symmetry.
Facial Paralysis
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Etiology Of Bell's Palsy
of symptoms and risk factors associated with facial paralysis (Bell's palsy). Explanation of the connection with Herpes Simplex 1.
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Extractions: As sited by numerous journals and references, Bell's Palsy is a diagnosis resulting from the process of elimination of other Facial Palsy causes. Left and right side paralysis occurs equally. Its etiology remains unknown, although various studies have lead people to believe that it is a mononeuritis cranialis or neuritis vestibularis induced by either a viral infection or an autoimmune disease(Schrader and Sumner, 1996). The onset of Bell's Palsy creates maximal unilateral motor deficits occurring over a few hours. Pain behind the ear is a common symptom that generally precedes paralysis by one or two days, as well as fever, tinnitus, and a slight hearing deficit. Voluntary and involuntary movements of the muscles are affected, and often impaired. Obvious physical signs that the patient exhibits are facial asymmetry, drooling, a widened palpebral fissure, smooth forehead, and a flattened nasolabial fold causing a depressed cheek. Symptoms not associated with Bell's Palsy are facial twitching, otorrhea, severe otalgia, and balance dysfunction.
Myastenia Gravis Facial Paralysis
Myastenia Gravis facial paralysis. Email Address jenlee43@hotmail.comDoes anyone else have myastenia gravis with facial paralysis.
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Extractions: Does anyone else have myastenia gravis with facial paralysis. I am trying to locate medical literature that states that this is a symptom of MG. I have found a few, but not many. I need this to appeal a medical decision, the problem is that they say I had the facial paralysis first and it had nothing to do with MG. Another insurer said that I could not be insured because the facial paralysis meant I already had MG. I am being denied on both sides. I really need websites. Can anyone help. Next Article
NINDS Bell's Palsy Information Page
Information sheet on Bell's Palsy (facial paralysis) compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
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Extractions: Bell's palsy is a form of facial paralysis resulting from damage to the 7th (facial) cranial nerve. This nerve disorder afflicts approximately 40,000 Americans each year. It can strike almost anyone at any age; however, it disproportionately attacks pregnant women and people who have diabetes, influenza, a cold, or some other upper respiratory ailment. In addition to one-sided facial paralysis with possible inability to close the eye, symptoms of Bell's palsy may include pain, tearing, drooling, hypersensitivity to sound in the affected ear, and impairment of taste. Researchers in Japan identified the common cold sore virus, herpes simplex, as the likely cause of most cases of Bell's palsy. Is there any treatment?
MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia: Facial Paralysis
facial paralysis. Definition Return to top facial paralysis is the totalloss of voluntary muscle movement of one side of the face.
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Extractions: Skip navigation Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Contents of this page: Ptosis, drooping of the eyelid Facial drooping Alternative names Return to top Paralysis of the face Definition Return to top Facial paralysis is the total loss of voluntary muscle movement of one side of the face. Considerations Return to top Facial paralysis in adults is often due to Bell's palsy . This disorder (probably derived from a virus) is characterized by a drooping mouth, dribbling saliva from the mouth, and problems with tearing from the affected eye. The consequences of Bell's palsy are mostly cosmetic. While the facial distortion usually improves over time, there is often some permanent deformity. Sometimes there is loss of taste on the same side of the tongue which the face is affected. Sound may also be louder on the affected side.
A Multidisciplinary Approach To Facial Paralysis
A Multidisciplinary Approach to facial paralysis. The Facial Nerve Centerof UPMC Health System, Pittsburgh, provides multidisciplinary
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Extractions: Facial Nerve Center Facial Nerve Center Home Page A Multidisciplinary Approach to Facial Paralysis Physical Therapy for Facial Nerve Disorders Treatment: Facial Reanimation Referring Patients to the Center Research Interests at the Facial Nerve Center Facial Paralysis Support Group Expressions Newsletter Archive A Multidisciplinary Approach to Facial Paralysis The Facial Nerve Center of UPMC Health System, Pittsburgh, provides multidisciplinary evaluation of and treatment for all types of facial paralysis caused by injury or disease of the facial nerve or muscles. The importance of normal facial function has been emphasized in the American Medical Association (AMA) Guide to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment (page 179), which states: The face is such a prominent feature of a person that it plays a critical role in [his or her] physical, psychological, and emotional makeup. Facial disfigurement can affect all these components and can result in social and vocational handicap. The AMA guide assigns a "percentage of whole person impairment" percentage of 10 to 15 percent and 30 to 45 percent, respectively, to describe the impairment imposed by permanent unilateral and bilateral facial paralysis.
Bell's Palsy & Facial Paralysis Forums
Interactive discussions about Bells Palsy and facial paralysis. Find Questionsabout facial paralysis that isn't Bells palsy? Visit
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Extractions: Decisions about treatment can be difficult and frustrating. Focus: Treatment is the place to go. Our moderator is a physical therapist for patients with many types of facial palsies (facial paralysis). Discuss conventional, holistic and alternative treatment with people who have recently been diagnosed, as well as with longtimers seeking solutions for residuals of facial palsy.
Bell's Palsy & Facial Paralysis Forums
Interactive Bells Palsy and facial paralysis forums. Our moderator is a physicaltherapist for patients with many types of facial palsies (facial paralysis).
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Extractions: Decisions about treatment can be difficult and frustrating. Focus: Treatment is the place to go. Our moderator is a physical therapist for patients with many types of facial palsies (facial paralysis). Discuss conventional, holistic and alternative treatment with people who have recently been diagnosed, as well as with longtimers seeking solutions for residuals of facial palsy.
Bell's Palsy InfoSite & Forums - Bells Palsy / Facial Paralysis Treatment Center
Causes, symptoms, residual effects, and treatment for Bells palsy,Ramsey Hunt syndrome and facial paralysis. Active Bell's Palsy
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Extractions: The facilities on this list offer acute care, or treat longstanding cases of Bells palsy and other types of facial paralysis. A "bullet" ( indicates that the facility is known to use facial neuromuscular retraining as described elsewhere in this website. For more information, refer to " Exercises ", " Residuals " and " Facial Retraining ". Many of the other facilities listed state that their protocol includes NMR.
Facial Paralysis
Ambulatory Healthcare Pathways for Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders Terence M. Davidson,MD facial paralysis. facial paralysis Algorithm. Most prescribe steroids.
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Extractions: Possible Lyme disease in endemic areas. Overview of Facial Paralysis One must begin with the statement that Ònot all that does not move is Bell's." Bell's palsy properly known as "idiopathic facial paralysis," is by far the most common cause of facial paralysis, but it is a diagnosis of exclusion. Some of the causes of facial paralysis such as trauma are obvious, but others such as neoplasms are as commonly missed as they are diagnosed. Certainly, a good ENT exam will include palpation of the parotid and an examination of the ear, looking for chronic otitis media or other abnormality. There are those that believe that most Bell's palsy is caused by a Herpes virus, and that the appropriate treatment is prednisone, usually 60 mgs a day for 5-7 days, followed by 3 days of 40 mgs and 3 days of 20 mgs. Those who believe it is herpetic, will treat with acyclovir or one of the other antiviral medications. A thorough head and neck exam, including cranial nerves is always required. Herpes zoster can present similarly, has a poor prognosis and must be treated aggressively with antiviral agents. Multiple cranial nerve involvement speaks for herpes infection and argues for antiviral therapy.
Facial Paralysis
facial paralysis. These videos may take up to a couple of minutes toload. facial paralysis is a devastating disorder. It is caused
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Extractions: Julia K. Terzis, M.D., Ltd. Home Feedback Contents Search Facial Paralysis Preop Postop If you would like to see a preop and a postop video just click on the above pictures. These videos may take up to a couple of minutes to load. Facial paralysis is a devastating disorder. It is caused when the facial nerve, which gives nerve impulses to the muscles of the face, loses function. It can present in any age and has no sex preference. Usually it presents in one part of the face , gradually or abruptly. One can notice that he or she cannot smile from one side of the mouth, or the eye on that side does not close completely and stays dry. Sometimes there is drooling from the corner of the mouth and in general, there is asymmetry and imbalance between the two sides of the face.
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Comprehesive information on facial paralysis (Paralysis of the face ). facial paralysis Common Causes. Alternative names Paralysis of the face. Definition
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Extractions: 1Up Health Symptoms Guide Facial paralysis Alternative Medicine ... Health Topics A-Z Search 1Up Health Symptoms Guide Facial paralysis Information Facial paralysis : Common Causes Alternative names : Paralysis of the face Definition : Facial paralysis is the total loss of voluntary muscle movement of one side of the face.
1Up Health > Facial Paralysis (Paralysis Of The Face ) Information
Comprehesive information on facial paralysis (Paralysis of the face). Covers more. 1Up Health Symptoms Guide facial paralysis.
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Aciclovir For Bell's Palsy (idiopathic Facial Paralysis) (Cochrane Review)
Click here to order the full review. Aciclovir for Bell's palsy (idiopathicfacial paralysis) (Cochrane Review). Sipe J, Dunn L. ABSTRACT
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Extractions: Abstract from The Cochrane Library , Issue 1, 2003 Click here to order the full review Sipe J, Dunn L ABSTRACT A substantive amendment to this systematic review was last made on 28 August 2001. Cochrane reviews are regularly checked and updated if necessary. Background: The most common disorder of the facial nerve is acute idiopathic facial paralysis or Bell's palsy and there may be significant morbidity or incomplete recovery associated with severe cases. Although the cause remains unknown, recent evidence suggests a possible association with Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection. To test this hypothesis clinically four clinical trials have used aciclovir, an antiviral agent, either alone or in combination with corticosteroids to treat Bell's palsy. Objectives: To assess the efficacy of aciclovir for treating Bell's palsy and to evaluate any adverse effects of the drug treatment. Search strategy: Search of the Cochrane Neuromuscular Disease Group register, MEDLINE, EMBASE and LILACS databases for randomised trials. We also contacted authors of identified trials. Selection criteria: Randomised or quasi-randomised trials of aciclovir therapy, alone or in combination with any other drug, in patients with Bell's palsy.
Corticosteroids For Bell's Palsy (idiopathic Facial Paralysis) (Cochrane Review)
Corticosteroids for Bell's palsy (idiopathic facial paralysis) (CochraneReview). Salinas RA, Alvarez G, Alvarez MI, Ferreira J. ABSTRACT
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Extractions: Abstract from The Cochrane Library , Issue 1, 2003 Click here to order the full review Salinas RA, Alvarez G, Alvarez MI, Ferreira J ABSTRACT A substantive amendment to this systematic review was last made on 15 October 2001. Cochrane reviews are regularly checked and updated if necessary. Background: Inflammation and oedema of the facial nerve are implicated in causing Bell's palsy. Corticosteroids have a potent anti-inflammatory action which should minimise nerve damage and thereby improve the outcome of patients suffering from this condition. Objectives: The objective of this review was to assess the effect of steroid therapy in the recovery of patients with Bell's palsy. Search strategy: We searched the Cochrane Neuromuscular Disease Group register for randomised trials, as well as MEDLINE, EMBASE and LILACS (to December 2000). We contacted known experts in the field to identify additional published or unpublished trials. Selection criteria: Randomised trials comparing different routes of administration and dosage schemes of corticosteroid or adrenocorticotrophic hormone therapy versus a control group where no therapy considered effective for this condition was administered, unless it was also given in a similar way to the experimental group.
Peripheral Facial Paralysis
Peripheral facial paralysis Differential Diagnosis. Etiology. Incidence.Findings. 2030/10 5 ;. 80-90% of peripheral facial paralysis (PFP).
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Extractions: Peripheral Facial Paralysis Differential Diagnosis Etiology Incidence Findings Investigations (findings consistent with etiology) Treatment, Follow-up and Prognosis Bell's palsy classically idiopathic or (?) viral inflammation causes edema of nerve near its exit from internal auditory canal where periosteum is thicker 80-90% of peripheral facial paralysis (PFP) At least 13% of patients with PFP are mis-diagnosed as having Bell's palsy Hx: Acute onset Numbness of ear, face, neck or tongue Viral prodrome (60%) Recurrence (12%) Positive family history (14%) Hyperacusis (30%) P/E: Erythematous chorda tympani in first 10 days after onset (40%) Decreased stapes reflex (90%) Taverner's minimum criteria (1959): (1) paralysis or paresis of all muscle groups on one side of face (2) sudden onset (3) absence of signs of CNS disease (4) absence of signs of signs of ear or CPA disease (A more recent criteria is that the patient must have normal CT scan) "The diagnosis of idiopathic (Bell's) palsy should be reserved for those cases in which a careful history and a painstaking and exhaustive search for a cause have been fruitless." (Mark May, Director, Facial Paralysis Center, University of Pittsburgh) 1) Acoustic stapedial reflex testing (usually positive) 2) Audiology (normal or baseline values) 3) ENoG (electro-neuronography) - best measure for prognosis 4) "Topognostic" testing, esp. Schirmer's test (measures lacrimation - 30% unilateral reduction is a good estimation of risk for exposure keratitis) - not reliable for prognostication
Health Ency.: Symptoms: Facial Paralysis
facial paralysis See images. Definition facial paralysis is the total loss of voluntarymuscle movement of one side of the face. Considerations. Common Causes.
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Extractions: Important notice Ency. home Symptoms F Facial paralysis See images Overview Recovery Alternative names: Paralysis of the face Definition: Facial paralysis is the total loss of voluntary muscle movement of one side of the face. Considerations Common Causes Ency. home Symptoms F Please read this Important notice
Management Of Facial Paralysis After Intracranial Surgery
Management of facial paralysis after Intracranial Surgery. It is of no valuein the late postoperative period. Ocular Management in facial paralysis.
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Extractions: Although a variety of reconstructive methods for the management of facial paralysis have been described, the great majority of patients can be successfully managed with a few relatively simple and reliable techniques. Patient age, general health, skin laxity, neurological deficits, and expected nerve recovery must all be taken into consideration. Even under the best of circumstances, it is impossible to restore perfect dynamic facial symmetry. For this reason, it is essential to accurately assess the patient's expectations and counsel them as to reasonable expected results. The use of patient pre- and post-operative video tapes and discussion with other patients who have undergone similar procedures can be extremely useful.

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