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Facial nerve paralysis and [[Bell's Palsy|Bell's palsy]] is due to a loss of voluntary movement of the muscles on one side of the face due to abnormal function of the facial nerve(s). A Peripheral palsy affects all ipsilateral muscles of facial expression (paralysis results on the entire ipsilateral side). A supranuclear palsy involves the lower part of the face. | |||
Facial nerve paralysis is a common problem that involves the [[paralysis]] of any structures innervated by the [[facial nerve]]. The pathway of the facial nerve is long and relatively convoluted, and so there are a number of causes that may result in facial nerve paralysis. The most common is [[Bell's palsy]], an [[idiopathic]]disease that may only be diagnosed by exclusion. | |||
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Overview
Facial nerve paralysis and Bell's palsy is due to a loss of voluntary movement of the muscles on one side of the face due to abnormal function of the facial nerve(s). A Peripheral palsy affects all ipsilateral muscles of facial expression (paralysis results on the entire ipsilateral side). A supranuclear palsy involves the lower part of the face.
Facial nerve paralysis is a common problem that involves the paralysis of any structures innervated by the facial nerve. The pathway of the facial nerve is long and relatively convoluted, and so there are a number of causes that may result in facial nerve paralysis. The most common is Bell's palsy, an idiopathicdisease that may only be diagnosed by exclusion.