Hi my name is chandra, from last two days i cant move my left eye brow, i cant close my left eye lid completely., i cant smile properly. When i see myself in the mirror and tried to smile only the right part of my lips are moving. I can feel slight numbness on left part of my face. While eating food am not able to open my moutChatDoctorpletely, the left side of mouth, both the upper and lower lips not moving. Im having a slight pain at the bottom of my left ear. Im worried. Please try to help me.
Hi Mr Chan Chat Doctor. These are suggestive of left sided facial paralysis (also called as Bells palsy). This is most often caused by a viral infection such as herpes simplex. Diabetics are also more prone to get this illness. You should consult a neurologist, who would examine you and do a facial nerve conduction to confirm the diagnosis. Treatment would consist of medications such as acyclovir and prednisolone. In addition, physiotherapy would also be useful. Most people would recover within 3-4 weeks of treatment. I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow-up queries or if you require any additional information. Wishing you good health,