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2026-02-08 15:11:29
It has been one month after ear drum repair operation and now I have been noticing that my face shape has change a bit on operation side and and my smile had been change like it gone to operation side and I can't close my eyes on one side tightly is this normal
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It's facial nerve paresis. Consult immediately to operating surgeon.

Answered2026-02-11 05:51:45

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Answered2026-02-10 15:54:31

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Have you noticed the change immediately after operation or is it afterwards?
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immediately consult your operating doctor as urgent intervention is required

Answered2026-02-09 11:22:22

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Its facial nerve palsy or may be paresis. Consult immediately to your surgeon.

Answered2026-02-09 10:58:43

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Please get a consultation immediate so as to rule out facial nerve palsy

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You are likely having facial nerve weakness, you need to consult doctor immediately for examination and treatment

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