Some people may suddenly experience facial paralysis one day, that is, their facial expressions seem to be a little out of control, and the corners of their mouths are crooked. In fact, this is a kind of nerve paralysis. There are many reasons for facial paralysis. , it may be caused by blood supply to the brain, cold or stroke. In fact, there are many symptoms of facial paralysis. What are the symptoms of facial paralysis? What are the symptoms of facial paralysis?

1. Symptoms of central facial paralysis

Because the muscles in the lower half of the face are controlled by the contralateral cerebral cortex, the muscles in the facial area are controlled by bilateral cortical brainstem tracts. , Therefore, central nervous facial paralysis is mainly manifested by paralysis of the lower facial muscles, specifically the buccinator muscle, dilator oris muscle, orbicularis oris muscle and other muscle paralysis. Patients often present with unilateral shallowing of the nasolabial fold, drooping of the corners of the mouth, and deviation of the corners of the mouth to the healthy side, while the upper facial muscles are normal.

2. Symptoms of peripheral facial paralysis

(1) Facial paralysis

Peripheral facial paralysis usually has an acute onset, and the main symptoms at the beginning of the disease are: Paralysis of lateral facial expression muscles. Patients may have abnormal movements such as closing their eyes, raising their eyebrows, or frowning. The nasolabial fold on the affected side becomes shallow, the eyelids cannot be fully closed, the buccinator muscles are relaxed, and the corners of the mouth droop and are pulled toward the healthy side.

(2) Loss of taste

If the lesion is above the place where the chorda tympani joins the facial nerve, loss of taste on the affected side may occur.

(3) Systemic symptoms of facial paralysis

Peripheral facial paralysis lesions are only limited to local lesions, and generally there are no changes in systemic symptoms; while central facial paralysis can often be seen in the contralateral limb of the facial paralysis. Various degrees of paralysis.

3. Sequelae of facial paralysis

Sequelae of facial paralysis generally refers to the condition that lasts for more than 3 months and is often caused by improper treatment or failure to recover after treatment. The main manifestations are that the paralyzed nerves on the affected side have not fully recovered, some residual symptoms have not yet recovered, and residual symptoms caused by damage during treatment. Common symptoms include hemifacial spasm, involuntary tearing, facial numbness on the affected side, and muscle atrophy.

4. Daily health care for patients with facial paralysis

(1) It is advisable to massage the face frequently.

(2) You should avoid wind and cold, dress warmly, and wear a mask when going out.

(3) Do not eat raw or cold food, such as raw cold dishes, cold drinks, etc.

(4) To prevent eye infection, you can use eye drops or eye ointments.