Patient's question:
Today I was bored and looking at my phone when someone in a mother and baby group said their child had facial nerve disease. What is this disease? Hello, what are the symptoms of facial nerve palsy?Doctor's answer:
Eyelash sign: The patient has strong eyelid closure. When a normal person closes their eyes forcefully, the eyelashes are buried between the upper and lower eyelids. In facial nerve palsy, the eyelashes are exposed, especially in mild cases. The eyes appear asymmetrical, and the asymmetry of the eyelashes is not obvious at first, but over time, the eyelashes on the mildly affected side gradually become visible. This is known as a positive eyelash sign. Eyelid tremor phenomenon: Both eyes are tightly closed, and the examiner forcefully pulls the closed upper jaw. At this time, one side shows mild muscle contraction tremor, while the other side does not. This symptom of facial paralysis is present. It indicates mild facial paralysis, with peripheral facial paralysis being more common.