Patient's question:
We have a 3-year-old boy in our kindergarten who is paralyzed on one side, how is this possible?Doctor's answer:
Actually, the facial paralysis we are familiar with is not age-specific. Both adults and children suffer from the same condition, caused by facial stroke, which leads to poor blood circulation in the face. This triggers facial cerebral edema, choking that results in facial nerve paralysis, inflammation, or even pus formation. The facial muscles then become loose and bent, uncontrollable by the brain, leading people to mistakenly perceive it as facial drooping. Regulating physical and mental health, maintaining personal hygiene, and avoiding bacterial invasion due to weakened immunity are essential.