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Facial Paralysis Explained
Facial Paralysis
Facial paralysis is something that affects thousand of people in Missouri and Kansas. Facial paralysis is defined as the loss of the voluntary muscle movement of one side of the face or the other. Facial paralysis can be the result of numerous causes, including but not limited to birth injury.
What Are Some Of The Most Common Causes Of Facial Paralysis?The numerous nerve pathways in the face result in the many causes of facial paralysis. Some of most common causes of facial paralysis are as follows:
Bell's Palsy
Birth Trauma
Brain Tumor
Facelifts
Infections
Lyme's Disease
Physical Trauma
Sarcoidosis
Stroke
Of the above causes of facial paralysis, Bell’s Palsy is the most common, contributing to nearly 75% of all cases. Birth trauma is also a significant cause of facial paralysis. Facial paralysis during birth can occur from pressure to the facial nerves or resulting from the use of forceps during the birth process.
What Are The Some Of The Most Common Symptoms Of Facial Paralysis?
Facial drooping
Eyelid drooping (i.e., ptosis)
Facial numbness or weakness
How Is Facial Paralysis Diagnosed?
A qualified physician can properly diagnose facial paralysis as well as the extent of the injury through comprehensive evaluation. Examination such as muscle testing can detect the source and many other aspects of the injury.
If you or a loved one is suffering from facial paralysis and you believe that it was caused by a surgery or during the birthing process, you are sure to have many questions. Answers to some of your most important and immediate questions can be found right here on this site. Contact the experienced attorneys at Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys and we will evaluate your case for FREE and with no obligation. Call 816-471-5111.
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