Facial paralysis brings a lot of inconvenience to the daily life of patients. But you know what? When facial paralysis begins to recover, there are actually traces. If you have the following 4 manifestations, then congratulations, facial paralysis is slowly recovering.
Bulging cheeks do not leak: this is a very important sign. When you try to puff up your cheeks, there is no longer air leakage, which is a sign that your facial muscles are gradually regaining function.
2.No food retention after eating: In the past, there was often food retention in the mouth on the side of facial paralysis after eating, but now this feeling is becoming less and less? This is because the coordination of the oral muscles is improved.
3.Gradually symmetrical corners of the mouth: If you look closely, you will notice that the corners of your mouth are gradually becoming symmetrical. This means that the damage to the facial nerve is gradually decreasing.
4.Eyelids can be closed: Do people with facial paralysis who previously had their eyelids not close completely now find that they can close more tightly? This is a clear sign of recovery from facial paralysis.
If you have all four of the above symptoms, then congratulations, your facial paralysis is gradually recovering. But be aware that even with these signs, it is still necessary to continue ** and pay attention to it in order to be completely ** sooner rather than later. At the same time, maintaining good lifestyle habits and mindset is also the key to recovery.
Finally, if you or someone close to you is experiencing facial paralysis, it may be a good idea to observe these warning signs that may bring you a little comfort and confidence.
I'm Dr. Jing Shiyuan of Neurosurgery, if you have any questions about facial paralysis or need more in-depth understanding, please feel free to hit "1" in the comment area!Facial paralysis