Artikel
Facial nerve problems and Bell’s palsy
Suche in Medline nach
Autoren
Veröffentlicht: | 26. März 2015 |
---|
Gliederung
Text
Bell’s palsy is paralysis or weakness of muscle at the hemifacial level, a form of temporary facial paralysis, probable a virus infection or trauma, to one or two facial nerves. Damage to the facial nerve innervating the muscles on one side of the face result in a flabby appearance, fell the respective hemiface. Nerve damage can also affect the sense of taste and salivary and lacrimal secretion. This condition begins suddenly, often overnight, and usually gets better on its own within a few weeks.
Treatment may include medication (such a steroids, antiviral drugs, B vitamins), physiotherapy (heat packs, special exercises, massage, electrical stimulation, infra red, low level laser therapy, acupuncture)
Der Erstautor gibt keinen Interessenkonflikt an.