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 develops gradually over time, but can also occur suddenly. It can be caused by a variety of conditions, including stroke, Bell's palsy, and multiple sclerosis.

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9 diseases may cause the symptom facial distortion
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Age: any age
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Equally Common in Men and Women