41. Facial Paralysis facial paralysis. Definition facial paralysis is the total loss of voluntarymuscle movement of one side of the face. Alternative Names http://www.pennhealth.com/ency/article/003028.htm

Disease Injury Nutrition Poison ... Treatment Facial paralysis Definition: Facial paralysis is the total loss of voluntary muscle movement of one side of the face. Alternative Names: Paralysis of the face Considerations: 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. In facial paralysis due to stroke , the eye on the affected side can be closed and the forehead can be wrinkled. This is not possible with Bell's palsy. Other muscles on one side of the body are also often involved with a stroke. Brain tumor symptoms generally develop gradually with accompanying headaches seizures , or hearing loss.

42. MEI: Facial Paralysis Pictures Michigan Ear Institute. facial paralysis Pictures. Facial reanimationwith gold weight eyelid implant and temporalis muscle transposition. http://www.michiganear.com/library/brochures/facial/facialpictures.html

Facial Paralysis Pictures Facial reanimation with gold weight eyelid implant and temporalis muscle transposition. Strengthening of partially paralyzed facial muscles by nasolabial skin excision and plication of levator muscles. Jump graft facial nerve anastomosis preserves more nerve fibers to both tongue and face. Facial reanimation with temporalis muscle transposition and selective jump graft facial-hypoglossal nerve anastomosis. [ top ]

43. EMedicine - Congenital Facial Paralysis : Article By Kim Lundstrom, MD Congenital facial paralysis facial paralysis in the newborn is uncommon,occurring in 0.23-1.8% of live births. Congenital facial paralysis. http://www.emedicine.com/ent/topic156.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties CME PDA ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery Reconstructive Surgery Congenital Facial Paralysis Last Updated: May 15, 2002 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Relevant Anatomy And Contraindications Workup ... Bibliography Author: Kim Lundstrom, MD , Staff Physician, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center Coauthor(s): Gregory C Allen, MD , Assistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine Kim Lundstrom, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery , and American Medical Association Editor(s): Michael J Biavati, MD , Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology, University of Texas Southwestern, Pediatric ENT Associates; Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD

44. EMedicine - Static Suspension For Facial Paralysis : Article By Suzanne K Doud G Static Suspension for facial paralysis The mimetic muscles direct facial movements. StaticSuspension for facial paralysis. Last Updated July 20, 2001, http://www.emedicine.com/ent/topic632.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties CME PDA ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery Reconstructive Surgery Static Suspension for Facial Paralysis Last Updated: July 20, 2001 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 7 Author Information Introduction Relevant Anatomy And Contraindications Treatment ... Bibliography Author: Suzanne K Doud Galli, MD, PhD , Staff Physician, Department of Otolaryngology, New York University School of Medicine Coauthor(s): Minas Constantinides, MD , Director of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Assistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology, New York University School of Medicine Suzanne K Doud Galli, MD, PhD, is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery American College of Surgeons , and American Medical Association Editor(s): Anthony P Sclafani, MD

45. Aciclovir For Bell's Palsy (idiopathic Facial Paralysis) (Cochrane Review) Oxford Update Software Ltd. All rights reserved. Aciclovir for Bell's palsy(idiopathic facial paralysis) (Cochrane Review). Sipe J, Dunn L. ABSTRACT. http://www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab001869.htm

From The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2003 Aciclovir for Bell's palsy (idiopathic facial paralysis) (Cochrane Review) Sipe J, Dunn L ABSTRACT Order full review View and/or submit comments What's new in this issue Search abstracts ... About The Cochrane Library 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.

46. Corticosteroids For Bell's Palsy (idiopathic Facial Paralysis) (Cochrane Review) All rights reserved. Corticosteroids for Bell's palsy (idiopathic facial paralysis)(Cochrane Review). Salinas RA, Alvarez G, Alvarez MI, Ferreira J. ABSTRACT. http://www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab001942.htm

From The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2003 Corticosteroids for Bell's palsy (idiopathic facial paralysis) (Cochrane Review) Salinas RA, Alvarez G, Alvarez MI, Ferreira J ABSTRACT Order full review View and/or submit comments What's new in this issue Search abstracts ... About The Cochrane Library 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.

47. Facial Paralysis Subject facial paralysis Topic Area Bell's Palsy Forum The Neurology and NeurosurgeryForum Question Posted By Lynette Robinson on Wednesday, December 02 http://www.medhelp.org/forums/neuro/archive/12970.html

Advertisement Welcome to Med Help International A not-for-profit organization Questions in The Neurology Forum are being answered by doctors from The Cleveland Clinic , consistently ranked one of the best hospitals in America. Subject: Facial paralysis Topic Area: Bell's Palsy Forum: The Neurology and Neurosurgery Forum Question Posted By: Lynette Robinson on Wednesday, December 02, 1998 I am a 47 year old female, 5-3, 108 lbs. Approximately 12 months ago I suffered what appeared to be a chronic sinus infection with severe headaches and facial pain. My physician treated this with six different antibiotics with no success. he eventually performed an MRI which revealed no sinus infection. He eventually diagnosed the problem as "facial neuralgia" and prescribed elavil. The problem eventually subsided. Recently in the past two weeks I have developed facial numbness. My mother has suffered from Bells Palsy in the past although it went away. My problem has developed to the point where the entire left side of my face has become numb and my left eye is dry. I also have a TMJ problem which I have had

48. Bilateral Facial Paralysis - 6 Year Old Subject bilateral facial paralysis 6 year old Topic Area Neurology - GeneralForum The Neurology and Neurosurgery Forum Question Posted By bjs on Friday http://www.medhelp.org/forums/neuro/messages/31994a.html

Advertisement Welcome to Med Help International A not-for-profit organization Questions in The Neurology Forum are being answered by doctors from The Cleveland Clinic , consistently ranked one of the best hospitals in America. Subject: bilateral facial paralysis - 6 year old Topic Area: Neurology - General Forum: The Neurology and Neurosurgery Forum Question Posted By: bjs on Friday, September 13, 2002 Answer Posted By: CCF-Neuro-M.D.-JT on Sunday, September 15, 2002 Facial weakness in a child can be caused by a number of diseases such as Bell's palsy, myasthenia gravis, and muscular disorders which are all disorders that we routinely see in our neuromuscular clinic. However, what's different about your son's case is the fact that it;s been coming and going over the last 6 weeks. It's important to note whether or not it really is getting better on one side or if it's a fixed deficit. One disease called Melkersson syndrome consists of a clinical triad of recurrent facial weakness, a deeply furrowed tongue (look for a deep fold in his tongue), and facial swelling. There is a big genetic predisposition and the presence of a deep and furrowed tongue in a relative with similar symptoms can confirm the diagnosis. Other diseases that should be considered are the muscular diseases such as "facioscapulohumeral dystrophy," fancy term for a disorder affecting the face arms and shoulders. This can be picked up by special genetics testing from blood samples. Toxins such as the ingestion of antifreeze can cause similar symptoms. Infectious, postinfectious, and autoimmune disorders are also possiblities. MS and brainstem tumor have been ruled out with MRI, thankfully. And finally myasthenia gravis is a thought.

49. Acupuncture For Facial Paralysis, By Liu J; Jiang D; Yu M; Yang J. - Acupuncture This article describes research of acupuncture or traditional Chinese medicineapplied to facial paralysis. Acupuncture for facial paralysis. http://acupuncture.com/Research/Facial1.htm

Acupuncture for Facial Paralysis by Liu J; Jiang D; Yu M; Yang J. Homepage Research Index Nervous System [observation on 63 cases of facial paralysis treated with acupuncture]. Chen Tzu Yen Chiu Acupuncture Research, 1992, 17(2):85-6, 89. Language: Chinese. (UI: 93169762) (Library locations not linked. To locate, try F PE Abstract: Sixty-Three cases with facial paralysis were treated mainly by acupuncture combining with point injection. The main points selected were ; Yangbai (GB14), Wai Jingming (BL1), Sibai (ST2), Yingxiang (LI20), Dicang (ST4), Jiache (ST6), Quanliao (ST18) and Qianzheng. The points were used alternatively. Auxiliary points: for type of deficiency of both qi and blood, Zusanli (ST36), and Sanyinjiao (SJ6) were added: for type of disharmony between Ying and Wei, Fengchi (GB20) and Hegu (LT4) were added; for type of stagnancy of qi and blood, Weiguan (TES) and Taichong (LR3) were added; for type of wind-heat stagnating collaterals, Yifeng (TH17) and Yanglingquan (GB34) were added. 10 out of 60 cases, which showed no remarkable effectiveness after two courses, injection of vitamin B1 and vitamin B12 to facial points combined with Hegu (LI4) point on opposite side was performed. Therapeutic results: 31 cases (49.2%) were cured, 15 cases (23.8%) markedly effective, 16 cases (25.4%) effective and 1 case (1.68) ineffective.

50. Clinical Observations On Acupuncture Treatment Of Peripheral Facial Paralysis, B This article describes research of acupuncture or traditional Chinese medicineapplied to Peripheral facial paralysis. This article targets researchers. http://acupuncture.com/Research/Facial4.htm

Clinical Observations on Acupuncture treatment of Peripheral Facial Paralysis by Zhang D; Wei Z; Wen B; Gao H; Peng Y; Wang F. Homepage Research Index Nervous System Clinical observations on acupuncture treatment of peripheral facial paralysis aided by infra-red thermographya preliminary report. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1991 Jun, 11(2):139-45. (UI: 91318792) AT: UCLA Biomed W1 J0922R (PE title: Journal of traditional Chinese medicine = Chung i tsa chih / sponsored by A11-China Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine.) Abstract: We have carried out clinical observations on 34 patients with peripheral facial paralysis treated by acupuncture therapy prescribed according to selection of treatment regimen on the basis of facial thermogram and temperature. A comparison was made with a control group of 97 patients who received conventional acupuncture therapy only. It was found that 1) The cure rate in the group of selecting acupoints by thermogram (hereinafter referred to as the thermographyaided treatment group) was 67.65%, with a marked improvement rate of 26.40%; while the cure rate of the conventional acupuncture treatment group (hereinafter called the conventional treatment group) was 46.39%, the marked improvement rate being 29.90%, indicating a significant difference in therapeutic efficacy between the two groups (P less than 0.02). 2) The average duration of acupuncture therapy for the thermography aided treatment group was 6.02 weeks, whereas that for the conventional treatment group, 24 weeks. There was also a significant difference between the two groups (p less than 0.01).

51. Paralysis Paralysis. Back to previous level facial paralysis 1 more specific term/s, 1more link/s Search PUBMED for facial paralysis All Review Therapy Diagnosis; http://www.ohsu.edu/cliniweb/C10/C10.597.622.html

Paralysis Back to previous level Facial Paralysis [1 more specific term/s, 1 more link/s] Search PUBMED for Facial Paralysis: All Review Therapy Diagnosis ... Traumatic Injuries to the Facial Nerve: Baylor COM Gastroparesis Search PUBMED for Gastroparesis: All Review Therapy Diagnosis ... Gastroparesis: Columbia Healthcare Ctr. Hemiplegia Search PUBMED for Hemiplegia: All Review Therapy Diagnosis ... Ophthalmoplegia [5 more specific term/s, more link/s] Search PUBMED for Ophthalmoplegia: All Review Therapy Diagnosis Paralysis, Bulbar Search PUBMED for Paralysis, Bulbar: All Review Therapy Diagnosis Paraparesis, Tropical Spastic Search PUBMED for Paraparesis, Tropical Spastic: All Review Therapy Diagnosis ... Paraplegia [1 more specific term/s, more link/s] Search PUBMED for Paraplegia: All Review Therapy Diagnosis Quadriplegia Search PUBMED for Quadriplegia: All Review Therapy Diagnosis Respiratory Paralysis Search PUBMED for Respiratory Paralysis: All Review Therapy Diagnosis Vocal Cord Paralysis Search PUBMED for Vocal Cord Paralysis: All Review Therapy Diagnosis ... Bilateral Vocal Cord Paralysis: Baylor COM

52. Facial Paralysis facial paralysis. Back to previous level Herpes Zoster Oticus SearchPUBMED for Herpes Zoster Oticus All Review Therapy Diagnosis; http://www.ohsu.edu/cliniweb/C10/C10.772.204.266.297.html

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53. Department Of Otolaryngology: Facial Nerve Center - Facial Paralysis Department of Otolaryngology Facial Nerve Center facial paralysis. facial paralysiscan be gradual or sudden. Please state that you have a facial paralysis. http://wuphysicians.wustl.edu/dept.asp?pageID=45&ID=8

54. Department Of Otolaryngology: Facial Paralysis - Diagnosis Department of Otolaryngology facial paralysis Diagnosis. Bell excluded.Diagnosis is crucial for the proper treatment of facial paralysis. http://wuphysicians.wustl.edu/dept.asp?pageID=46&ID=8

55. CHILDREN WITH FACIAL PARALYSIS LEARN TO SMILE, THANKS TO PLASTIC CHILDREN WITH facial paralysis LEARN TO SMILE, THANKS TO PLASTIC SURGEONSFor Immediate Release November 6, 2001. CONTACT (847) 228 http://www.plasticsurgery.org/mediactr/children.cfm

56. THE EFFECTS OF FACIAL PARALYSIS AFTER SURGERY FOR ACOUSTIC NEUROMA THE EFFECTS OF facial paralysis AFTER SURGERY FOR ACOUSTIC NEUROMAby Charlotte Sheard. Authors Ms T Cross, Mrs CE Sheard, Dr Paul http://www.ukan.co.uk/archive/surveys/facialsurv.htm

THE EFFECTS OF FACIAL PARALYSIS AFTER SURGERY FOR ACOUSTIC NEUROMA by Charlotte Sheard. Authors: Ms T Cross, Mrs C E Sheard, Dr Paul Garrud and Mr G O'Donoghue M.Ch. FRCS This paper gives details of findings from a study conducted at the Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, into the effects of facial paralysis after surgery for acoustic neuroma which many BANA members participated in. Introduction The study was initiated by an ENT consultant at the Queen's Medical Centre who believed that the distress his patients experienced following acoustic neuroma operations was not always in proportion to the extent of their facial paralysis. Despite surgical advances many people still suffer from some degree of facial paralysis after surgery to remove an acoustic neuroma. Little research has been done on the psychological effects of facial paralysis after surgery and even less on how severity of the paralysis, gender or length of time since the operation may affect people. A study of 541 acoustic neuroma patients in the USA, Canada and Australia found that over a third of patients reported they were suffering from depression and anxiety. An English study found that facial nerve function was not significantly associated with quality of life after the operation.

57. Go Ask Alice!: Facial Paralysis facial paralysis. Hello. Perhaps these notes I've written can be of use to someoneelse, who might take precautions prior to the onset of facial paralysis. http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/1064.html

FACIAL PARALYSIS Hello. This is "Achingly Lopsided" again. Guess what. I know what I had/have. I was going through the first stages of Bell's palsy. Yesterday I woke up to find that my left side of the face was numb, everything tasted bland on the left side of my tongue, and my eye has difficulty shutting properly. Fortunately, as my doctor told me this morning, I don't have too serious a case of it, and since I'm giving it attention now, with a good dose of medication to ease the inflammation of the nerves, the doctor thinks it may gradually go away, but can't guarantee 100% recovery. Perhaps these notes I've written can be of use to someone else, who might take precautions prior to the onset of facial paralysis. I don't know if anything can be done during the headache/ear-ache stage. I've personally found the whole thing very taxing emotionally. Alice, do you know if there's any information on what it might be that spurs on Bell's palsy? Dear "Achingly Lopsided," Glad to hear that you have had your facial paralysis checked out by your doctor. Indeed, Bell's palsy, or facial palsy as it is also known, is a temporary inflammation of the facial nerves on one side of the face. It is a pretty common condition that usually affects people suddenly. Its cause is unknown; however, it may be related to herpes viruses in some cases, or to Lyme disease in some parts of the United States. In addition to the symptoms you described, facial palsy can also cause droopin g of the eyelid and corner of the mouth, ear pain, and louder-than-usual hearing all on the side of the face affected by this condition. Treatments may include anti-inflammatory drugs, analgesics, pain killers, facial muscle exercises, and taping shut the eyelid during bedtime. Facial palsy clears up in most cases, with or without treatment.

58. Bell's Palsy Facial Paralysis Back Home Next. Bell's Palsy facial paralysis. Bell's Palsy. Bell's Palsy. Facialnerve (VII) paralysis. Copyright of Ability All Rights Reserved1990 Webmaster . http://www.ability.org.uk/Bell's_Palsy_Facial_Paralysis.html

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59. Facial Paralysis facial paralysis. The preparation of The Healing Centre is an enormousjob. It involves many of the most famous Chinese medicine http://www.healthphone.com/consump_english/a_healing_center/brain_and_nervous_di

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