Bangkok: 26 Jan. - Department of Medical Services by the Neurological Institute Warning of symptoms of weakness Half of the face, the face is crooked, the eyes are not closed tightly, the mouth is crooked, water flows from the corners of the mouth. abnormal taste Tinnitus in one ear Caused by abnormalities of the seventh cranial nerve. Dr. Weerawut Imsamran, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Medical Services, revealed that Bell's palsy is a condition in which the muscles on one side of the face do not work properly. It is caused by inflammation of the seventh cranial nerve, which in normal conditions This nerve is responsible for the movement of facial muscles to express emotion. closing your eyes, opening your eyes Opening or closing your mouth when mouthwashing and brushing your teeth. In addition, this nerve also supplies the muscles that attach to the inner ear bones. It also serves to taste. When inflammation occurs will cause these normal abilities to be lost The patient cannot close his eye s completely. Can't move the corners of your mouth This makes the pronunciation of consonants that require the use of the lips abnormal. Most often, patients usually have headaches in the temple or ear area that preceded the symptoms a few days before. After that, you will gradually start to notice abnormalities. and clearly visible within 48 hours, the cause of which is still not clearly known Some were found to be caused by infection with the chickenpox virus. Nerve herpes In some cases, inflammation follows a viral infection in the throat. or upper respiratory tract It is often found in people who are physically weak, such as pregnant women. People who don't get enough rest People who take immune-suppressing drugs, etc. Dr. Thanin Wechachapinan, Director of the Neurology Institute Added that Half-face crookedness is a disease that can be completely cured. The nerves will be able to fully recover within 3 months. The treating doctor Diagnosis will be made by taking a history and performing a physical exami nation to make a diagnosis. But due to the condition of the face being distorted in half It may be a symptom of a stroke or stroke if the symptoms are evenly matched or there is a need to separate them. Additional special examinations, such as nerve function (EMG), may be required as part of treatment for hemifacial dystrophy. If symptoms of the chickenpox virus are detected or herpes Will give medicine to treat the virus But if the cause of inflammation is not found But patients come for treatment quickly. Steroid medication may be considered to reduce inflammation. This will help shorten the recovery time, but the patient will also need to do physical therapy to restore the nerves. When the recovery period has passed But the recovery is not much. Currently, nerve transfer surgery can be done. In addition to facial muscle abnormalities Symptoms of not closing your eyes completely It causes dry eyes, irritated eyes, or eye inflammation. Therefore, patients are given artificial tears to nourish their eyes. and eye ointment when sleeping To prevent dry eyes and eye inflammation as well. during the day Patients with this disease should close the affected eye. Or wear sunglasses to reduce eye irritation. If you have a distorted face Therefore, you should hurry to the hospital quickly. To diagnose and differentiate from stroke. Even if it is eventually diagnosed as having Bell's Palsy, it will be treated quickly. This helps the nerves recover better and faster. -411 Source: Thai News Agency