Facial nerve paralysis

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Facial palsy is the paralysis of a section of the face due to the non-functioning of the facial nerves. The latter controls the muscles of the face, particularly those muscles which are found around the eye and to the mouth. Facial palsy may be congenital or may be acquired. The condition can be caused by various factors such as an infection, a lack of the blood supply to the facial nerve, or a tumour. When facial nerve paralysis occurs without a known reason it is usually known as Bell's palsy, which is one of the most commonly acquired forms of facial palsy...