Facial Palsy after parotidgland surgery.

2018-07-26 02:15:34
Parotid gland surgery has done before 1 month.Now i face some problem i can not open mouth fully,i can not talk clearly,surgery side is senseless.how can i recover from it.is it possible fully recover?how many days it will take to speak completely?
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After some time you can recover meet physiotherapist

Answered2018-08-03 19:26:49

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Consult physiotherapist

Answered2018-07-30 04:36:26

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Hello At times there is a nerve damage during surgery. Please ask your doctor if he can give u the details of any unwanted damage which might have accidentally occurred.. also If u have undergone any test for nerve..like NCV.. pls share the same
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this certainly has a cure.. visit a physiotherapy center and get electrical stimulation done.. it is called muscle stimulator. they will also suggest u some facial exercises which are a mandate to follow.

Answered2018-07-27 06:00:17

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need electrical stimulation,and exercise

Answered2018-07-26 14:41:14

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After going through your case firstly I would like to know if ur condition or symptoms have improved gradually after the day from surgery. This is going to indicate the state of  nerve involment.
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Start physiotherapy sessions that will help to stimulate the nerve and stop the muscle wasting on the involved side

Answered2018-07-26 08:14:23

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Facial exercises. Forceful facial movements. Exercise the involved side.

Answered2018-07-26 05:19:31

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I agree with Dr Deepti Chhabra , It is seen that during these surgeries facial nerves often gets affected (neuropraxia) Its almost 100% curable , consult a physiotherapist for electrical stimulation and facial muscle re training.

Answered2018-07-27 11:03:01

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