Facial Nerve Paralysis
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Seeing a neurologist is advisable when sudden weakness appears on one side of the face, since this is the specialist who studies the function of the facial nerve and rules out other causes. Facial nerve paralysis is the total or partial loss of movement of the muscles on one side of the face, due to an alteration of this nerve.
Common symptoms: difficulty closing one eye, drooping of the corner of the mouth, trouble smiling or raising the eyebrow on the affected side.
Common causes: it can be caused by inflammation of the nerve, infections, trauma, or neurological processes.
When should you see a doctor? With facial weakness that appears suddenly, a prompt evaluation is advisable; depending on the case, the otolaryngologist or the oral and maxillofacial surgeon may also get involved. Talk with a professional to understand what is happening.
Data on 1,025 doctors who treat facial nerve paralysis
Which specialist treats facial nerve paralysis?
Facial nerve palsy should be evaluated by an otolaryngologist (ENT doctor) or a neurologist, who identify the underlying cause; a maxillofacial surgeon may be involved if there is a structural cause in the face.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in facial nerve paralysis
Dr. Ernesto Agustín Lara Benítez
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Lorena Guadalupe Ruiz Ramos
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. José Ramón Olivas C.
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Celina Flores Olvera
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. María Cristina Velázquez Ochoa
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jessica Avalos Nigoche
Frequently asked questions
What is facial nerve paralysis?
Seeing a neurologist is advisable when sudden weakness appears on one side of the face, since this is the specialist who studies the function of the facial nerve and rules out other causes. Facial nerve paralysis is the total or partial loss of movement of the muscles on one side of the face, due to...
Which doctor treats facial nerve paralysis?
Facial nerve palsy should be evaluated by an otolaryngologist (ENT doctor) or a neurologist, who identify the underlying cause; a maxillofacial surgeon may be involved if there is a structural cause in the face.