Can You Get Vaccinated After Facial Nerve Paralysis? Expert Insights
Can someone who has had facial nerve paralysis receive a vaccine? In early 2019, I experienced stiffness on the right side of my face, which made it difficult to close my eye and caused my mouth to appear slightly crooked. After receiving injections, medication, heat therapy, and...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Ms. Hsiao-Mi: "Having a history of facial nerve palsy" is not a contraindication for vaccination. In the outpatient clinic, many patients with this condition have already received two doses of the vaccine (including AZ, BNT, and Medigen), and none have reported a...[Read More] Can You Get Vaccinated After Facial Nerve Paralysis? Expert Insights
Understanding Facial Nerve Palsy: Diagnosis and Further Testing Options
Facial nerve paralysis examination Hello Dr. Jiang, about a month ago, I woke up one day to find that I couldn't move the left side of my face. During my consultation, the neurologist suspected that it might be a viral cause of facial nerve paralysis. I have been taking ster...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Kobayashi: You mentioned "facial nerve paralysis," which is a condition affecting the peripheral cranial nerves and usually resolves on its own. 1. If you would like to pursue further brain examinations, what options are available? Are they covered by health i...[Read More] Understanding Facial Nerve Palsy: Diagnosis and Further Testing Options
Understanding Facial Nerve Palsy: Diagnosis and Further Brain Examination Options
Facial nerve paralysis examination Hello Dr. Jiang, about a month ago, I woke up one day and found that I could not move the left side of my face. During my visit, the neurologist diagnosed it as possibly viral-induced facial nerve paralysis. I have been taking steroids for a wee...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Kobayashi: You mentioned "facial nerve paralysis," which is a condition affecting the peripheral cranial nerves and typically resolves on its own. 1. If you wish to pursue further brain examinations, what options are available? Are they covered by health insur...[Read More] Understanding Facial Nerve Palsy: Diagnosis and Further Brain Examination Options
Sudden Facial Drooping After Injury: Understanding Possible Causes
Waking up suddenly with a crooked mouth? Hello Doctor: I have a history of hypertension. Last Wednesday, I was hit on the left big toe by a piece of wood, which turned black and caused me intense pain that nearly made me faint. That evening, I noticed some twitching on the left s...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Ms. Juan: Your symptoms are very similar to peripheral facial nerve palsy, primarily affecting the seventh cranial nerve. The clinical symptoms include occasional numbness or stiffness in the face. Due to the inability to close the eyelids, tearing may also occur. Sometim...[Read More] Sudden Facial Drooping After Injury: Understanding Possible Causes
Understanding Facial Nerve Palsy: Symptoms, Treatments, and Next Steps
Hello, I would like to inquire about facial nerve paralysis? Hello, thank you very much for taking the time to respond. About two days ago, I noticed some abnormalities in my face, which I would like to describe: I am experiencing weakness on the right side of my face, such as be...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms are very similar to peripheral facial nerve palsy, primarily affecting the seventh cranial nerve. The clinical symptoms include occasional numbness or stiffness in the face. Due to the inability to close the eyelids, tearing may also occur. Sometimes, patient...[Read More] Understanding Facial Nerve Palsy: Symptoms, Treatments, and Next Steps
Understanding Facial Nerve Paralysis: Pain Management and Recovery Insights
Facial nerve paralysis with left-sided facial pain during treatment? Hello Doctor, I started experiencing an imbalance and paralysis in my face on August 1st. After seeking treatment at the hospital on August 3rd, I have been undergoing a combination of Western medication and acu...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms are very similar to peripheral facial nerve palsy, primarily affecting the seventh cranial nerve. The clinical symptoms include occasional numbness or stiffness in the face. Due to the inability to close the eyelids, tearing may also occur. Sometimes patients...[Read More] Understanding Facial Nerve Paralysis: Pain Management and Recovery Insights
Understanding Facial Twitching: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Facial twitching? Hello Doctor: Since yesterday, I have been experiencing involuntary muscle twitching on the right side of my face. During the twitching, the muscles under my right eye also twitch, and my right upper eyelid feels like it is drooping. The duration of the twitchin...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms may suggest blepharospasm, which often has an unknown cause and is three times more common in females than in males, typically occurring after the age of forty. Common causes include dry eye syndrome, high levels of stress, eye inflammation, light sensitivity...[Read More] Understanding Facial Twitching: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding Facial Nerve Paralysis: Steroid Use and Recovery Insights
Facial nerve paralysis Hello, doctor! My father-in-law has been diagnosed with facial nerve paralysis... but he only took steroids for one day and then stopped. The doctor said that the inflammation of the nerve does not require further steroid treatment and that we should wait f...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Peripheral facial nerve palsy primarily affects the seventh cranial nerve. The clinical symptoms include sensations of numbness or stiffness in the face. Due to the inability to close the eyelids, tearing may also occur. Sometimes, patients may notice an increased sensitiv...[Read More] Understanding Facial Nerve Paralysis: Steroid Use and Recovery Insights
Understanding Facial Nerve Dysfunction After Cosmetic Procedures
Facial nerve Hello, doctor. Two years ago, I had a cosmetic mole removal procedure done near the inner corner of my eyebrow. About a month later, I noticed a slight drooping of my eyelid, but since it was not very noticeable, I thought I was overreacting and did not see a doctor....
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms are very similar to peripheral facial nerve palsy, primarily affecting the seventh cranial nerve. The clinical symptoms include occasional numbness or stiffness in the face. Due to the inability to close the eyelids, tearing may also occur. Typically, the imp...[Read More] Understanding Facial Nerve Dysfunction After Cosmetic Procedures
Understanding Facial Nerve Palsy: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Facial nerve paralysis Hello, doctor. On March 14th, I suddenly felt pain in the right side of my neck, which didn't feel like a muscle strain but rather like nerve pain. However, it improved by the evening. On the morning of March 15th, the pain returned and lasted all day ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms indicate peripheral facial nerve paralysis, primarily affecting the seventh cranial nerve (if it were due to cervical nerve compression, it would not affect the face). Clinically, symptoms may include pain behind the ear 1-2 days prior to the onset. There may...[Read More] Understanding Facial Nerve Palsy: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding Facial Nerve Disorders: Symptoms and Concerns
Facial nerve Hello, I would like to ask if the following symptoms could be related to facial nerve dysfunction. Last night, I felt pain behind my ear, and by around noon today, I noticed that when I smile, the movement on the right side of my face is reduced. I also have a tingli...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms are very similar to peripheral facial nerve palsy, primarily affecting the seventh cranial nerve. The clinical symptoms include occasional numbness or stiffness in the face. Due to the inability to close the eyelids, tearing may also occur. Sometimes, patient...[Read More] Understanding Facial Nerve Disorders: Symptoms and Concerns
Can I Get Eyelid Surgery After Facial Nerve Issues?
Facial nerve palsy Hello, about five years ago, I experienced symptoms of facial nerve palsy on the right side of my face. However, it recovered in about a month. Now, when I close my right eye, the corner of my mouth gets pulled, and when I pucker my lips, the right eye bag also...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Jenny, this type of synergistic effect often occurs after nerve damage, where the newly regenerated nerves branch from a remaining nerve that originally innervated a small area of movement. Now, it has changed to innervate a larger area of movement, which can lead to uninten...[Read More] Can I Get Eyelid Surgery After Facial Nerve Issues?
Understanding Facial Nerve Palsy: Symptoms and Treatment Options
Facial nerve paralysis The mouth is slightly crooked, the ears feel somewhat blocked, there is occasional sharp pain in the ears, and sometimes there is also a headache.
Dr. Liu Zhiyang Reply:
Please cherish our online medical resources. When asking the same question, please specify only one physician or dietitian.[Read More] Understanding Facial Nerve Palsy: Symptoms and Treatment Options
Can Nerve Strain in Other Body Parts Affect Facial Nerve Disorders?
Will nerve tension in other parts of the body affect facial nerve dysfunction? Hello Doctor: My father is in his 50s. A few days ago, he strained his back or leg while moving things, and he experienced some numbness in half of his back and a slight limp while walking. After resti...
Dr. Lai Lunxiang Reply:
Based on your description, your father may be experiencing facial nerve paralysis, which can be categorized into two types: peripheral facial nerve palsy (a purely facial nerve issue) and central facial nerve paralysis (often related to a stroke, involving the brainstem). I perso...[Read More] Can Nerve Strain in Other Body Parts Affect Facial Nerve Disorders?
Understanding Facial Muscle Spasms: Causes, Concerns, and Recovery Tips
Worried sick? Hello, Dr. Lai. I am 25 years old. About five days ago, I experienced a situation similar to Ms. Ivy's. Initially, my left eyelid kept twitching, and the next day, I felt that the left side of my face could not function normally (I had difficulty closing my lef...
Dr. Lai Lunxiang Reply:
1. I believe you may have peripheral facial nerve palsy, and the current theory suggests that it is caused by a viral infection of the facial nerve. 2. No. 3. Statistics show that 95% of cases can recover within six months, and I personally recommend chewing gum as it can be very...[Read More] Understanding Facial Muscle Spasms: Causes, Concerns, and Recovery Tips
Understanding Facial Nerve Issues: Symptoms, Care, and Treatment Tips
Facial nerve My father is a middle-aged man approaching 50 years old. Yesterday, he woke up to find that he cannot blink his left eye naturally, which has caused dryness. His mouth is slightly crooked, and he has difficulty speaking without air escaping. He has not yet gone to a ...
Dr. Lai Lunxiang Reply:
1. Yes. 2. This is not a dietary issue. 3. The usage of eye drops should be discussed with an ophthalmologist, as I am not an eye specialist. However, I personally believe that the number of drops should be based on what makes the eyes feel comfortable. 4. There is an indirect re...[Read More] Understanding Facial Nerve Issues: Symptoms, Care, and Treatment Tips
Understanding Facial Nerve Palsy: Causes, Symptoms, and Recovery
Facial nerve paralysis Hello: Around November 2000, when I was 37.8 weeks pregnant, I developed facial nerve paralysis due to a cold, and it has been over a year since then.
Dr. Du Haojie Reply:
Most peripheral nerve palsies will heal within two months. If there is no improvement after more than a year, it is important to consider that a very small percentage of facial nerve palsies may not fully recover.[Read More] Understanding Facial Nerve Palsy: Causes, Symptoms, and Recovery
Understanding Facial Nerve Palsy: Causes, Recovery, and Related Risks
Facial nerve palsy The right eye cannot close, there is severe pain in the head, and the mouth is crooked. After examination by a physician, it was diagnosed as facial nerve paralysis (Bell's palsy). I would like to ask Dr. Yeh if there is a relationship between stroke and f...
Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
Facial nerve paralysis can be classified into peripheral and central types. Facial nerve paralysis may be one of the clinical manifestations of a stroke, while peripheral facial nerve paralysis can occur as an isolated condition or may be associated with damage to the brainstem (...[Read More] Understanding Facial Nerve Palsy: Causes, Recovery, and Related Risks