21. Bell's Facial Paralysis And Traditional Chinese Medicine In China Describes in detail how TCM practitioners in China solve Bell's facial paralysis with traditional Chinese strategies and herbs. http://www.tcmtreatment.com/images/diseases/facial-paralysis.htm

TCM Hospital: Bell's Facial Paralysis And Traditional Chinese Medicine In China Bell's facial paralysis is one of the commonest peripheral facial paralyses which occurs suddenly and mostly after exposure to cold wind. 85¡ª90% of the patients get recovered spontaneously. If falls into the category of "zhen zhong feng" (true wind-stroke) in TCM. Main Points of Diagnosis 1. It often occurs in autumn and winter or between spring and summer, mostly in the middle-aged. The disease usually attacks one side of the face. 2. The attack comes all of a sudden. At the beginning the patient feels numb at one side of the face, pain around the ear and tenderness in the mastoidale region. The mouth becomes wry, the nasolabial groove no longer seen and the facio-buccal region relaxed and strengthless. It is impossible to have the cheeks blown up. The eyeballs are still exposed when the eyes are shut. It is difficult to frown and speak. Salivation comes down from the corners of the mouth. The sense of taste is lost but the sense of hearing is hypersensitive. Differentiation and Treatment of Common Syndromes 1. Internal Treatment.

22. HealthCentral - General Encyclopedia - Facial Paralysis General Health Encyclopedia, facial paralysis. face. Considerations facial paralysis in adults is often due to Bell s palsy. This http://www.healthcentral.com/mhc/top/003028.cfm

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23. What Is Facial Retraining A program designed to retrain facial muscles for movement and expression after facial paralysis. Relevant to patients with residuals or incomplete recoveries. http://www.atlantaearclinic.com/facial.htm

What is facial retraining? A specific program designed to retrain facial muscles for movement and expression after the Facial Nerve has been paralyzed. Facial expression is one of the most important skills humans possess. The face shows expressions and facial muscles provide the ability to smile, pucker, blink and chew. What are the goals of facial retraining? Normalize movement of facial muscles Increase symmetrical movement patterns of the face Increase volitional movements of the face Inhibit undesired movements and synkinesis Normalize muscular tone What conditions can cause facial paralysis? Bell's Palsy and Ramsey Hunt Syndrome Facial, temporal bone or head traumas Acoustic neuromas, facial schwannomas and other tumors affecting facial movements Vascular damage Infections Cerebrovascular accidents (CVA) Congenital abnormalities What is involved in facial retraining therapy? A thorough evaluation of facial movements through observation, dual channel Electromyograph (EMG) and sensation. Active self training by the patient includes: Individualized specific functional facial exercises Dual Channel Electromyograph training using sensory, visual and auditory feedback to teach the brain to make new neurological connections for facial movements when the old ones have been damaged. The patient observes on a screen all increments of movements. Also, the graphs on the computer screen compare right and left sides of the face so the patient can work toward symmetry.

24. HealthCentral.com - Best Doctors - Can Other Causes Of Facial Paralysis Be Misdi Can Other Causes Of facial paralysis Be Misdiagnosed As Bell s Palsy? June 05, 2000 Misdiagnosis is a common problem. Most general http://www.healthcentral.com/BestDoctors/BestDoctorsFulltext.cfm?ID=35275&storyt

25. Etiology Of Bell's Palsy of symptoms and risk factors associated with facial paralysis (Bell's palsy). Explanation of the connection with Herpes Simplex 1....... http://pbl.cc.gatech.edu/mindy/310

Etiology of Bell's Palsy ETIOLOGY OF BELL'S PALSY: As sited by numerous journals and references, Bell's Palsy is a diagnosis resulting from the process of elimination of other Facial Palsy causes. Left and right side paralysis occurs equally. Its etiology remains unknown, although various studies have led people to believe that it is a mononeuritis cranialis or neuritis vestibularis induced by either a viral infection or an autoimmune disease(Schrader and Sumner, 1996). Acquisition of these recent infections and diseases are all considered to be associated factors to possible episodes of facial paralysis (Billue, 1997): - Upper Respiratory infections - Ear infections - Epstein-Barr virus - Cytomegalovirus - Group G Streptococcus - Mycoplasma - Kawasaki Disease - Chlamydia - HIV - Herpes Simplex Virus - Diabetes - Hypothyroidism - Hypertension - Cancer - Syphilis - Sarcoidosis - Multiple Sclerosis THE VIRAL ETIOLOGICAL HYPOTHESIS: RISK FACTORS: The onset of Bell's Palsy creates maximal unilateral motor deficits occurring over a few hours. Pain behind the ear is a common symptom that generally precedes paralysis by one or two days, as well as fever, tinnitus, and a slight hearing deficit. Voluntary and involuntary movements of the muscles are affected, and often impaired. Obvious physical signs that the patient exhibits are facial asymmetry, drooling, a widened palpebral fissure, smooth forehead, and a flattened nasolabial fold causing a depressed cheek. Symptoms not associated with Bell's Palsy are facial twitching, otorrhea, severe otalgia, and balance dysfunction.

26. AllRefer Health - Facial Paralysis (Paralysis Of The Face) facial paralysis (Paralysis of the Face) information center covers causes, symptoms, expectations, home care, signs of concern, and treatment. facial paralysis. http://health.allrefer.com/health/facial-paralysis-info.html

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27. NINDS Bell's Palsy Information Page Information sheet on Bell's Palsy (facial paralysis) compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/bells_doc.htm

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Accessible version Science for the Brain The nation's leading supporter of biomedical research on disorders of the brain and nervous system Browse all disorders Browse all health organizations More about Bell's Palsy Studies with patients Research literature Press releases Search NINDS... (help) Contact us My privacy NINDS is part of the National Institutes of Health NINDS Bell's Palsy Information Page Reviewed 04-02-2003 Get Web page suited for printing Email this to a friend or colleague Table of Contents (click to jump to sections) What is Bell's Palsy? Is there any treatment? What is the prognosis? What research is being done? ... Additional resources from MEDLINEplus What is Bell's Palsy? Bell’s palsy is a form of facial paralysis resulting from damage to the 7th (facial) cranial nerve. This nerve disorder afflicts approximately 40,000 Americans each year. It can strike almost anyone at any age; however, it disproportionately attacks pregnant women and people who have diabetes, influenza, a cold, or some other upper respiratory ailment. In addition to one-sided facial paralysis with possible inability to close the eye, symptoms of Bell’s palsy may include pain, tearing, drooling, hypersensitivity to sound in the affected ear, and impairment of taste. The common cold sore virus, herpes simplex, and other herpes viruses are the likely cause of many cases of Bell’s palsy. Is there any treatment?

28. AllRefer Health - Facial Paralysis: What To Expect At Your Health Care Provider' facial paralysis (Paralysis of the Face) information center covers What to Expect at your Health Care Provider s Office. facial paralysis. Provided by ADAM. •. http://health.allrefer.com/health/facial-paralysis-expect.html

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29. EMedicine - Congenital Facial Paralysis : Article By Kim Lundstrom, MD Congenital facial paralysis facial paralysis in the newborn is uncommon, occurring in 0.23-1.8% of live births. Congenital facial paralysis. http://www.emedicine.com/ent/topic156.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery Reconstructive Surgery Congenital Facial Paralysis Last Updated: May 15, 2002 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Relevant Anatomy And Contraindications Workup ... Bibliography Author: Kim Lundstrom, MD , Staff Physician, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center Coauthor(s): Gregory C Allen, MD , Assistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine Kim Lundstrom, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery , and American Medical Association Editor(s): Michael J Biavati, MD , Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology, University of Texas Southwestern, Pediatric ENT Associates;

30. EMedicine - Static Suspension For Facial Paralysis : Article By Suzanne K Doud G Static Suspension for facial paralysis The mimetic muscles direct facial movements. Static Suspension for facial paralysis. Last Updated August 28, 2003, http://www.emedicine.com/ent/topic632.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery Reconstructive Surgery Static Suspension for Facial Paralysis Last Updated: August 28, 2003 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: facial reanimation, neural suturing and grafting, muscle transfer, static techniques AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 7 Author Information Introduction Relevant Anatomy And Contraindications Treatment ... Bibliography Author: Suzanne K Doud Galli, MD, PhD , Staff Physician, Department of Otolaryngology, New York University School of Medicine Coauthor(s): Minas Constantinides, MD , Director of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Assistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology, New York University School of Medicine Suzanne K Doud Galli, MD, PhD, is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery American College of Surgeons , and American Medical Association Editor(s): Anthony P Sclafani, MD

31. MEI: Facial Paralysis Pictures facial paralysis Pictures. Strengthening of partially paralyzed facial muscles by nasolabial skin excision and plication of levator muscles. http://www.michiganear.com/library/brochures/facial/facialpictures.html

Facial Paralysis Pictures Facial reanimation with gold weight eyelid implant and temporalis muscle transposition. Strengthening of partially paralyzed facial muscles by nasolabial skin excision and plication of levator muscles. Jump graft facial nerve anastomosis preserves more nerve fibers to both tongue and face. Facial reanimation with temporalis muscle transposition and selective jump graft facial-hypoglossal nerve anastomosis. [ top ]

32. Bell's Palsy InfoSite & Forums - Bells Palsy / Facial Paralysis Treatment Center Bells palsy, Ramsey Hunt syndrome and facial paralysis treatment. Bell s Palsy forum and chatroom for support. Learn about causes http://www.bellspalsy.ws/centers.htm

United States Canada Europe Other The facilities on this list offer acute care, or treat longstanding cases of Bells palsy and other types of facial paralysis. A "bullet" ( indicates that the facility is known to use facial neuromuscular retraining as described elsewhere in this website. For more information, refer to " Exercises ", " Residuals " and " Facial Retraining ". Many of the other facilities listed state that their protocol includes NMR. Investigate your options and decide on short-term and long-term goals. When you contact these or other facilities, don't hesitate to ask questions. Reputable facilities will openly address questions about protocol, goals, treatment time frames, staff and financial matters. The following list is provided as information and for educational purposes only. It is not, nor can it be interpreted as an endorsement, recommendation or approval of any person, treatment or facility. USA - MIDWEST Neuromuscular Retraining Clinic Dept. of Rehabilitation Medicine University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics Madison, Wisconson

33. Facial Paralysis Support Group Support Group in Pittsburgh, PA for individuals with facial paralysis to share experiences, insight and information. Facial Nerve facial paralysis http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Spa/5779/

Sorry - until further notice there are no meetings scheduled for the Facial Paralysis Support Group in Pittsburgh, PA We hope the following links will be helpful to you. Please Sign Our Guestbook Would you like to read other guest's comments Links Support Groups Other Conditions Smile Exercises Support Groups About Face Let's Face It Acoustic Neuroma Association Cochlea! (Meniere's Forum) ... Support Groups (National Health Information Center) Trigeminal Neuralgia Association: Greater Pittsburgh Support Group Cyber Soul-Mates A Window on my Mind I AM Normal! RESOURCES for Californians (and others) What is Moebius Syndrome? Do you have a home page relating to facial paralysis? Please E-mail fpsg@geocities.com Top of Page Top of Links Facial Paralysis (Baylor College of Medicine) Facial Paralysis (CliniWeb) Facial Nerve Diseases (Oregon Health Sciences University) Facial Nerve Paralysis (Washington U. School of Medicine) Facial Nerve Paralysis (U. of Texas Medical Branch) Facial Nerve Center (Univ of Pittsburgh Medical Center) Physical Therapy for Facial Nerve Disorders (UPMC) Coping With A Facial Nerve Disorder (House Ear Clinic) Management of Facial Paralysis after Intracranial Surgery (MGH/MEEI/Harvard) Bell's Palsy (NIH) Bell's Palsy (U. of Chicago - University Health Systems)

34. Causes Of Facial Paralysis RamseyHunt Syndrome. facial paralysis caused the chicken pox virus (varicella) is called Ramsey-Hunt syndrome. facial paralysis from Middle Ear Infections. http://www.earsite.com/facial_paralysis/ramsey_hunt.html

Ramsey-Hunt Syndrome Facial paralysis caused the chicken pox virus (varicella) is called Ramsey-Hunt syndrome. After having had chicken pox sometime during one’s life, the viral particles remain inactive within the nerves. Upon exposure to extremes in temperature, a stressful event or a cold, the viral particles are reactivated. The symptoms include a facial paralysis associated with a characteristic rash around the ear, hearing loss, and/or a balance disorder. Treatment of the facial paralysis is the same as Bell’s palsy except steroids are not recommended because they can make the viral infection worse. Acyclovoir or its derivatives are used for treatment. Topical acyclovoir ointment can be used on the rash. Typically grouped vesicles filled with fluid eventually burst leaving a scab. Eventually the scabs slough and the skin heals. The hearing loss and/or tinnitus may or may not resolve. The balance disorder usually does get better with time. The same criteria that are used for surgical decompression of the facial nerve for Bell’s palsy also apply to Ramsey-Hunt syndrome. Facial Paralysis from Middle Ear Infections When the facial canal that courses through the middle ear is dehiscent, meaning that the facial nerve is uncovered, a middle ear infection can cause a facial paralysis. Some people are born with a dehiscent facial nerve in the middle ear and in others the middle ear infection and/or cholesteatoma erodes the bony covering of the facial nerve.

35. Peripheral Facial Paralysis Peripheral facial paralysis Differential Diagnosis. Etiology. Incidence. Findings. 2030/10 5 ;. 80-90% of peripheral facial paralysis (PFP). http://icarus.med.utoronto.ca/carr/manual/afnptable.html

Peripheral Facial Paralysis Differential Diagnosis Etiology Incidence Findings Investigations (findings consistent with etiology) Treatment, Follow-up and Prognosis Bell's palsy classically idiopathic or (?) viral inflammation causes edema of nerve near its exit from internal auditory canal where periosteum is thicker 80-90% of peripheral facial paralysis (PFP) At least 13% of patients with PFP are mis-diagnosed as having Bell's palsy Hx: Acute onset Numbness of ear, face, neck or tongue Viral prodrome (60%) Recurrence (12%) Positive family history (14%) Hyperacusis (30%) P/E: Erythematous chorda tympani in first 10 days after onset (40%) Decreased stapes reflex (90%) Taverner's minimum criteria (1959): (1) paralysis or paresis of all muscle groups on one side of face (2) sudden onset (3) absence of signs of CNS disease (4) absence of signs of signs of ear or CPA disease (A more recent criteria is that the patient must have normal CT scan) "The diagnosis of idiopathic (Bell's) palsy should be reserved for those cases in which a careful history and a painstaking and exhaustive search for a cause have been fruitless." (Mark May, Director, Facial Paralysis Center, University of Pittsburgh) 1) Acoustic stapedial reflex testing (usually positive) 2) Audiology (normal or baseline values) 3) ENoG (electro-neuronography) - best measure for prognosis 4) "Topognostic" testing, esp. Schirmer's test (measures lacrimation - 30% unilateral reduction is a good estimation of risk for exposure keratitis) - not reliable for prognostication

36. EMJA: Bilateral Facial Paralysis: What’s The Cause? Snapshot. Bilateral facial paralysis what’s the cause? The facial paralysis was not accompanied by hyperacusis, and taste sensation was preserved. http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/179_10_171103/hay10106_fm.html

Home Issues Classifieds Contact ... Pdf version of this article Snapshot Ali A Haydar Nabil M Hujairi Aiman Tawil and Raja A Sawaya MJA A 62-year-old woman with longstanding, well controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension initially presented with a 2-day history of acute, partial right-sided facial weakness. The facial paralysis was not accompanied by hyperacusis, and taste sensation was preserved. The patient presented again 2 weeks later with complete paralysis of the left facial nerve and only partially resolved right-sided symptoms. No other central or peripheral neurological signs or symptoms were elicited during either presentation. As bilaterality makes facial neuropathy a more ominous sign of various known conditions, we carried out prompt further investigation. No abnormality was detected on chest x-ray or brain magnetic resonance imaging. However, a computed tomography scan of the chest showed bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy with bilateral basilar lung infiltrates ( Box , A). A transbronchial biopsy revealed a single, non-caseating granuloma ( Box , B).

37. Facial Paralysis facial paralysis. Definition facial paralysis is the total loss of voluntary muscle movement of one side of the face. Alternative Names http://www.healthscout.com/ency/article/003028.htm

Advertisement Search HealthScout Web MEDLINE Special Offers TV Specials Top Features Schizophrenia Hair Loss Liver Disease Allergies ... Impotence Resources Healthscout News 3D Interactive Human Atlas Health Videos Health Encyclopedia ... Drug Library Channels Home Today Women Men ... Drug Checker Advertisement Disease Injury Nutrition Poison ... Treatment Facial paralysis Definition: Facial paralysis is the total loss of voluntary muscle movement of one side of the face. Alternative Names: Paralysis of the face Considerations: Facial paralysis in adults is often due to Bell's palsy . This disorder (probably derived from a virus) usually affects one side of the face causing a drooping mouth, drooling , and excessive tearing from one eye. While the facial distortion usually improves over time, there may be some permanent deformity. Sometimes there is loss of taste on the affected side of the face. Sound may also be louder on the affected side. In facial paralysis due to stroke , the eye on the affected side can be closed and the forehead can be wrinkled. This is not possible with Bell's palsy. Other muscles on one side of the body may also be involved with a stroke. Facial paralysis due to a brain tumor generally develops gradually with accompanying headaches seizures , or hearing loss.

38. Bell's Palsy 1.12 Bell s Palsy (Idiopathic facial paralysis). Presentation. Stankiewicz JA A review of the published data on steroids and idiopathic facial paralysis. http://www.ncemi.org/cse/cse0112.htm

More Emergency Medicine Resources Back to table of contents 1.12 Bell's Palsy (Idiopathic Facial Paralysis) Presentation This condition creates a very frightening facial disfigurement. An adult complains of sudden onset of "numbness," a feeling of fullness or swelling, pain or some other change in sensation on one side of the face; a crooked smile, mouth "drawing" or some other asymmetrical weakness of facial muscles; an irritated, dry or tearing eye; drooling out of the corner of the mouth; or changes in hearing or taste. Often there will have been a viral illness one to three weeks before. Upon initial observation of the patient, it is immediately apparent that he is alert and oriented, with a unilateral facial paralysis that includes one side of the forehead. What to do: Perform a thorough neurological examination of cranial and upper cervical nerves, and limb strength, noting which are involved, and whether unilaterally or bilaterally. Ask the patient to wrinkle the forehead, close the eyes forcefully, smile, puff the cheeks and whistle, observing closely for facial assymetry. Central or cerebral lesions result in relative sparing of the forehead. Check tearing, ability to close the eye and protect the cornea, corneal dessication, hearing, and, when practical, taste. Examine the ear canals for herpetic vesicles and the tympanic membrane for signs of otitis media or cholesteatoma. Patients presenting with facial paralysis accompanied by acute otitis media, chronic suppurative middle ear disease, otorrhea or otitis externa require otolaryngologic consultation.

39. The Facial Nerve And Facial Paralysis - Bell's Palsy The facial nerver and bell s palsy. Rapid Grading System Downloadable software to grade facial paralysis. The Facial Nerve and facial paralysis Bell s Palsy http://www.entusa.com/bells_palsy.htm

The Facial Nerve and Facial Paralysis - Bell's Palsy: Facial paralysis can be caused by infections such as herpes zoster ( Ramsey Hunt Syndrome ), trauma, and tumors. Patients with Ramsey Hunt Syndrome may have hearing loss and dizziness and viral belbs on their ear canal and eardrum. Treatment with acyclovir and steriods has been shown to be beneficial with a recovery rate of 82.6% View Article Most often no cause is found and Bell's Palsy is diagnosed. An MRI scan to visualize the facial nerve and an audiogram to test the hearing nerve (runs along with the facial nerve) may be ordered by your doctor. The facial paralysis from Bell's Palsy is rapidly progressive over 24 to 48 hours, that from a tumor is usually slowly progressive, over many weeks or months. Treatment may include use of steroid and anti-viral medications Surgical decompression of the nerve is debated in medicine. Many feel that in order for surgery to be of benefit, the facial nerve must be decompressed at the entrance of the internal auditory canal, deep within the inner ear (middle fossa decompression). This is a very difficult operation, which in itself carry significant risks.

40. Bell's Palsy - Information / Diagnosis / Treatment / Prevention Bell s Palsy Information sheet on Bell s Palsy (facial paralysis) compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. http://www.healthcyclopedia.com/neurological-disorders/cranial-nerve-diseases/be

Home Health cyclopedia All Topics by Category The Good Health Search Engine Health Conditions A-Z Gurus ... cranial nerve diseases > bell's palsy Bell's Palsy Information / Diagnosis / Treatment / Prevention External links (marked with an arrow ) open in a new window. This site is a web directory and does not offer medical advice. We cannot take responsibility for information found on listed sites. This Page Medical Definition Health Portals Health News Web Directory: Medical Definition: University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne Medical Dictionary: "Bell's palsy" Health Portals: MayoClinic.com Health News: Search millions of published articles for news on Bell's Palsy Modern Medicine Aging The Ardell Wellness Report HealthFacts Medical Post Medical Update Men's Health and the National Women's Health Report Note: Subscription required to access the full text of articles. Web Directory: ABSTRACTS: Bells Palsy Treatment with acyclovir and prednisone compared with prednisone alone: a double-blind, randomized, controlled trial. Abstract of a study by Dr. Adour and others. Acute Idiopathic Facial Palsy Information about Bell's palsy, including clinical features, differential diagnosis of seventh cranial nerve weakness, prognosis, treatment and further reading.

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