Facial Palsy :
Facial palsy is a medical term for weakness or paralysis of facial muscles on the affected side due to damage to the facial nerve. The most common type of facial palsy is Bell's palsy, and it is classified as central and peripheral facial palsy. It is characterized by clinical features such as loss of facial expressions and senses on the affected side, drooping of eyelids, inability to move affected facial muscles, and increased sound perception on the damaged side of the face. Viral infections, brain stroke, neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis, hemorrhage, and intra-cranial tumors may increase the risk of acquiring facial palsy. A neurologist will check for the clinical signs and symptoms, conduct complete neurological examination, and obtain required tests to diagnose the condition. The treatment includes both conservative and surgical management of facial palsy. Initially, the condition is treated with medications and various forms of therapeutic management.