Lerdsin Hospital established a facial nerve clinic to care for patients with facial muscle deformities. It may be assumed that ruptured cerebral blood vessels or has a tumor pressing on the brain Viral infection
Tojo News reporter reported that Dr. Natthaphong Wongwiwat, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Medical Services, said that facial paralysis Crooked face disease or hemifacial dystrophy It is a disease that usually occurs quickly. Or sometimes you wake up and find that your face is suddenly distorted. and usually only occurs on one side It is a disease caused by abnormalities of the seventh cranial nerve.
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This nerve controls the function of the muscles in the face. When an abnormality occurs Therefore causing loss of control of that side of the face, even though the symptoms of facial paralysis are mild. But clearly visible abnormalities affect the patient’s quality of life. This causes impairments in many areas, both physical and mental.
Dr. Adisak Ngamkhajornwiwat Director of Lerdsin Hospital Added that facial paralysis It is a condition that is more common nowadays, with 11-40 patients per 100,000 people found in the worldwide population and can be most commonly found between the ages of 20 – 39, both females and males. The cause of this disease is still unknown. It is assumed that this may be caused by abnormalities in the brain’s blood vessels. or has a tumor pressing on the brain Viral infection and bacterial infection or other causes, including genetic abnormalities
Dr. Yingjiyin Worawitwet, expert doctor Cosmetic Surgery Branch Head of the Medical Policy and Strategy Development Group Lerdsin Hospital emphasizes that doctors usually make a diagnosis based on signs and symptoms. Additional special tests may be done, such as an electromyogram (EMG) and various nerve function tests. Treatment guidelines aside from using medicine Surgical treatment is another possible treatment. It is surgery to treat the underlying disease. This is not recommended during the acute phase.
Because it may cause complications. There is also palliative treatment, such as giving encouragement to patients. Eye protection, BOTOX injections, etc. for facial nerve clinics Open every 3rd Tuesday afternoon of the month at the cosmetic surgery examination room, 3rd floor, Lerdsin Hospital. You can contact P.W. Jutirat, Tel. 02-3539694.
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2024-03-09 01:03:17
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