Facial paralysis
• Facial paralysis is the symptom of the loss of strength of muscles in the face.
• Facial paralysis that is isolated to one side of the face can result from:
· stroke
· Bell’s palsy (damage or impaired function of the facial cranial nerve)
· muscle damage
· a sign of multiple sclerosis
• Facial paralysis should be evaluated by your doctor.
Posted on January 5, 2009
