Facial drooping is commonly seen in individuals with facial nerve paralysis. It causes weakness of facial muscles resulting in drooping of eyelids and drooling of saliva. Physical therapy helps to revert this condition.
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I have facial droop in the lower half of the left side of my face. Is it due to stroke?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 34 years old and I have facial droop in the lower half of the left side of my face. It has been with me for years. I would not call it a paralysis or bells palsy as I have full control of my forehead and eyebrows, but the lower part when I talk it is noticable that the lip from the ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know some details about your symptoms: 1. When, first time, you noticed facial drop in left lower half face? 2. Did it happen suddenly? Or it happened slowly and gradually? 3. Did you had any weakness in left arm/ hand / left leg along with? 4. H... Read Full »