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What is Facial Paralysis?
Facial paralysis is the loss of voluntary muscle movement of one side of the face. There are a number of causes of facial paralysis, including birth trauma.
Common Causes of Facial Paralysis
There are a number of causes of facial paralysis due to the pathway of nerves in the face.
Some of the common causes include:
- Bell’s palsy
- Physical trauma
- Stroke
- Facelift surgery
- Brain tumor
- Lyme disease
- Sarcoidosis
- Infection
- Birth trauma
Almost 75% of facial paralysis cases are due to Bell’s Palsy.
Facial paralysis can also occur as a result of birth trauma due to pressure on the facial nerves or by use of forceps during birth.
Common Symptoms of Facial Paralysis
Some of the most common symptoms of facial paralysis include:
- Drooping of the eyelid (ptsosi)
- Facial drooping
- Weakness of numbness in the face
An examination by a medical professional should be done to properly diagnose facial paralysis and the extent of damage. For example, by assessing an individual’s ability to raise and lower their eyebrows, doctors can determine if a lesion is in the upper or lower motor neuron component.
When to Contact a Boston Personal Injury Lawyer?
If you have suffered a facial paralysis that may have been caused by a surgery, or as a result of a birth injury, it is in your best interest to contact a personal injury attorney who is experienced in handling these types of injury cases.
The Boston personal injury attorneys at the Kiley Law Group have a 30-year experience with handling injury cases and winning million-dollar settlements for their clients.
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