How is facial paralysis caused?

Patient's question:

Facial muscles occasionally twitch, sometimes becoming stiff and unable to move or smile. Hello, how did facial paralysis occur?

Doctor's answer:

Facial paralysis is usually caused by severe trauma, intracranial tumors, or vascular diseases. For example, it can be triggered by conditions such as otitis media, diabetes, metabolic disorders, alcohol poisoning, or long-term exposure to toxic substances and tumors. In addition to congenital underdevelopment of the facial nerve nucleus. This condition can be treated with medication, in conjunction with manual therapy or acupuncture and physical therapy. If medication and physical therapy are ineffective, surgical treatment can be considered.

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