(G51) Facial nerve disorders
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Diagnosis facial nerve disorders is diagnosed Women are 8.07% more likely than Men
Men receive the diagnosis facial nerve disorders
321 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Women receive the diagnosis facial nerve disorders
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease facial nerve disorders - Men and Women aged 10-14
Disease Features facial nerve disorders
Facial nerve disorders - what does this mean
What happens during the disease - facial nerve disorders
Clinical Pattern
How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of the face
- Neurological examination
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the brain
- Computerized Tomography (CT) scan of the brain
- Blood tests
- Electromyography (EMG)
- Nerve conduction velocity (NCV) test
- Biopsy
Treatment and Medical Assistance
- Physical therapy to help strengthen facial muscles
- Medication to help reduce inflammation
- Surgery to correct any anatomical abnormalities
- Electrical stimulation to stimulate facial nerve activity
- Botox injections to relax muscles and reduce spasms
- Cognitive behavioral therapy to help manage stress and anxiety
- Vitamin and mineral supplements to help support nerve function
Facial nerve disorders - Prevention
Main symptoms of the disease facial nerve disorders
Lacrimation
(Watering eyes, Tearing eyes, Teary eyes, Excessive tearing, Eye watering, Crying eyes, Shedding tears, Lachrymation, Overflowing tears, Watery eyes)
Lacrimation is the excessive production of tears, either from the eyes or from the nose. It can be caused by a variety of conditions, such as allergies, infections, or irritants. Symptoms typically start with stinging, burning, and itching of the eyes, followed by excessive tearing. Redness and swel...
Dry eye (dry eyes)
(Scleral dryness, Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, Dry eye syndrome, Dry eye disease, Evaporative dry eye, Aqueous deficient dry eye, Meibomian gland dysfunction, Ocular surface disease, Computer vision syndrome, Corneal staining)
Dry eye is a common condition in which the eyes don't produce enough tears, or the tears evaporate too quickly. Symptoms include a feeling of dryness, burning, stinging, redness, and blurred vision. Dry eye can develop gradually or suddenly, and can be caused by environmental factors, medications, o...
Taste disorder
Taste disorder is a condition in which a person is unable to taste certain foods or beverages. It can range from a mild change in taste to a complete loss of taste. Symptoms may include a metallic or bitter taste in the mouth, a lack of appetite, or difficulty distinguishing between sweet and sour. ...
Facial asymmetry
(Uneven face, Crooked face, Facial imbalance, Asymmetrical face, Lopsided face, Imbalanced face, Off-balance face, Unequal face, Unequal sides of face, Asymmetric face)
Facial asymmetry is a condition in which the left and right sides of the face do not match in size or shape. It can be caused by trauma, congenital malformations, or a number of other conditions. It can manifest as a drooping of one side of the face, a crooked smile, or a difference in the size of t...
Facial distortion
(Facial contortion, Facial distortion, Facial disfigurement, Facial deformity, Facial mutation, Facial malformation, Facial abnormality, Facial disarrangement, Facial alteration, Facial deformation)
Facial distortion is a symptom that causes the face to become misshapen. It is usually caused by muscle spasms in the face, which can cause the eyes to become asymmetrical, the mouth to become crooked, and the nostrils to flare. In more severe cases, the entire face can become distorted. It often de...
Hearing loss
(Auditory impairment, Deafness, Hearing impairment, Hearing reduction, Partial deafness, Sensorineural hearing loss, Presbycusis)
Hearing loss is a decrease in the ability to hear sound. It can be temporary or permanent and can range from mild to severe. Symptoms may include ringing in the ears, difficulty understanding speech, and difficulty hearing high-pitched sounds. Hearing loss can develop gradually over time, or it can ...