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How Can A Crooked Mouth While Smiling Be Treated?

My brother s mouth is slanted to the side and whenever he talks or laughs his mouth is crooked. he says he can t get his mouth to go back to the way it was before. this started happening a few days ago. Can you explain to me what he has and what it is exactly.
Thu, 22 Mar 2018
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Hello,

Is he diabetic or hypertensive? He may be suffering from facial nerve palsy. Only after examination, we can say is it central or peripheral nerve injury. If it is a central cause like stroke the only opposite side of the lower half of the face is involved due to upper half bilateral innervation.

If it is a peripheral injury in the ganglion, or ear canal etcetera same side half of the case is involved. Use physiotherapy and please consult your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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How Can A Crooked Mouth While Smiling Be Treated?

Hello, Is he diabetic or hypertensive? He may be suffering from facial nerve palsy. Only after examination, we can say is it central or peripheral nerve injury. If it is a central cause like stroke the only opposite side of the lower half of the face is involved due to upper half bilateral innervation. If it is a peripheral injury in the ganglion, or ear canal etcetera same side half of the case is involved. Use physiotherapy and please consult your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu