Patient's question:
A few days ago, my facial muscles kept twitching unconsciously. This morning, I came down and found myself paralyzed on one side of the face. What are the main causes of facial paralysis?Doctor's answer:
Common causes of facial paralysis include the following: First, peripheral facial paralysis is caused by facial neuritis, often resulting from cold exposure or viral infections leading to neuritis. Second, central facial paralysis is usually caused by brain inflammation, such as stroke or brain tumors. In terms of treatment, there are certain differences between peripheral and central facial paralysis, and it is necessary to identify the cause before implementing treatment. The above information can be used as a reference.