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I have symptoms of facial paralysis like dryer eye, difficulty in swallowing, difficulty in speaking, difficulty in expressing facial expressions like smile etc. I found some drugs on internet for facial paralysis like PRESTIDONE and ACYCLOVIR. I want to ask that should I take these drugs or not? Is there any side effects of these drugs? Please rep

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Please consult a doctor rather than diagnosing your problem from internet, facial palsy may be due to a multitude of reasons and the above said drugs are effective only for a single cause- Bell's pals ...  Read More

Before 5 months ago I passed through brain stem glioma tumor surgery. After surgery my right eye becomes dry. The eyelid is not blinking. The right part of my mouth is also not opens fully. I can't doing proper work from my right part of my face. The drooling of liquid is too excessive from my right part of my mouth. And u am not able to take

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Hello.......you symptoms suggestive of facial palarlasis but prognosis of this problem can only be told after knowing etiology and extent of damage.. It could be postoperative complications or w ...  Read More

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Before 5 months ago I passed through brain stem glioma tumor surgery. After surgery my right eye becomes dry. The eyelid is not blinking. The right part of my mouth is also not opens fully. I can't doing proper work from my right part of my face. The drooling of liquid is too excessive from my right part of my mouth. And u am not able to take

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. Yes it could be facial nerve paralysis. But we need to confirm this. I would suggest you consult a neurologist in person for further evaluation and ma ...  Read More

My uncle is suffering from facial paralysis and his face has dropped from one side.We want to consult a doctor for treating his problem,so I want to know the best doctors in Mumbai for the his treatment.

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The Facial Nerve originating in the brain (in the pons) controls the muscles of the forehead, neck and facial expressions. It is also responsible for the 'perceived sound volume'. Besides, it also sti ...  Read More

Have developed facial paralysis for the past 5 days cannot blink left eye or eat from left side / only right side operational. Is water shock therapy and exercise helpful and what medicines.

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Facial physiotherapy will be helpful. ...  Read More

Surgical options for complete facial paralysis after brain hemorrhage in Dec. 2014 along with VI nerve palsy

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Facial paralysis can be corrected by surgery like gold weight implantation and sling operations.. Will give good cosmetic appearance ...  Read More

Hello Doctor My name is Mayank and I am from Haridwar. 8 Months Back My Wife Suffered facial paralysis attack on the left side of her face. We got her treatment from Dehradun and doctors advised her for some medicines and regular face exercises for which she recovered 90%. but still there is a mark just below the left eye and the Face disturbs when

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Facial palsy is recovering 90 percent is good and continue physiotherapy - she will recover further.. If you are so concerned send me the picture in private consulting area and I will guide you accord ...  Read More

Dear Sir, I have been diagnosed with Ramsay Hund Syndrome (herpes zostar virus in ear with mild facial paralysis) and it taking antiviral(acyclovir) and omnocortil(40/30 mg) since last 10 days. Please advice if it is safe to take my anxiety/depression medicines (etizola, tryptomer) along with above steriodal treatment.

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Yes it is safe. ...  Read More

I had been suffering from facial paralysis since 4 months. It was almost cleared but still some time I feel heaviness in my other side of face and also my cheek near the ear(affected side) is paining. I had also suffering migraine since last 23yrs. I afraid that may again facial paralysis reoccurring . Please suggest me what should I do?

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if the pain is sharp and always one sided then this could be trigeminal neuralgia. if not then this is migraine headache only ...  Read More

My father was admitted for a day that there was symptoms of paralysis, we take him urgently to the hospital that stroke didnt occur because of it. Reports of MRI also clear but he is suffering from constipation from long days. So how to treat him now? By taking him to Neurologist or what else? Please reply..

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. Main cause of constipation is deficiency of fiber in the diet. .first ask him to take plenty of high fiber foods. Also plenty of fluids Gradually the cons ...  Read More

I had a earpain first..and pain behind ear near to brain...after two days got slight bells palsy rushedto hospital.. doctor gave injection and six doses of injection for one month...weekly once..face nerve stimulation also done... recovery was good..but no scan is done .. doctor said no need of scan...but I am having mild pain in brain which will

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If doctor said not required follow his advice. But rest is upto u. ...  Read More

What to do when a person gets paralysis attack out of nowhere. My father got a mild paralysis attack.

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Get admitted and evaluated ...  Read More

Frm Aug 2023, I started feeling numb in my head. My throat and nose go paralyzed( sometimes partially, sometimes fully) and when it feels totally paralyzed, I get trouble breathing and swallowing. And my whole body was shaking for next 10 days. I couldn't even fall asleep. Then doctor gave me treatment for falling asleep and for anxiety and depress

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Consult immediately ...  Read More

I face sleep paralysis almost every day. It harms my regular life and day by day the cpndition getting worse and now i am afraid of sleeping? Can you suggest what can i do for stopping this?

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Hi,It is important to seek medical attention if you suspect you have sleep paralysis.Consult a psychologist to rule out the causes like anxiety,stress,trauma,etc ...  Read More

Taking Ginkgo biloba , is it a good medicine for sleep paralysis? Is this medicine having any negative effect. How can I cure sleep paralysis?

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Sleep paralysis is normal and gets cured by itself,but if it’s happening regularly,you need to follow sleep hygiene and deal with any stress if it’s present. Ginkgo biloba is good for sleep paralysis ...  Read More

I suspect my relative had a stroke and paralysis on left side. Can you please advise which speciality doctor to visit for a initial diagnosis and treatment ? is it neurologist or neurosurgeon ? I am unable to decide the speciality

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

While walking my mother suddenly sat down and got paralysed immediately on her entire lower body from waist to toe. Immediately she was taken to the hospital and the doctor said that this paralysis will increase and the moment it will reach to the heart the heart will stop. Can anyone help me with this? Any treatment or surgeries that could be of h

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Hi. It depends on the cause. Need more details to advice further ...  Read More

2 or 3 occassion I felt suffered with sleeping paralysis which I emwoke up but unable to move or touch.which kind of doctor I need to consult and what kind of symptoms?

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neurologist ...  Read More

My mother is right side paralysed since one year, initially she was suffering with pain at right side and hence not able to do any physiotherapy. Problem is from past two three months she is not having medicine willingly. As she is a heart patient some critical medicine she needs to have moreover she has sugar also. She is having food but the momen

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Hi.. I understand ur problem. Ur mother is suffering from depression. She requires thorough psychiatric evaluation. Pls consult a psychiatrist. ...  Read More

After paralysis attack ,she haven't good sleep ,sleeping is not regular, one day she sleep after taking sleeping medicine and next day she can't sleep after taking medicine too. Plz give right advice

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.  ...  Read More

I have sleep paralysis, I see any scary faces and then sleep paralysis starts. I can't move what should I do

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Hi mam! Hope you are doing well.The symptoms mentioned above seems to have some underling anxiety issues which is causing you sleep related agonies. ...  Read More

Hello Doctors, I'm going through nightmare paralysis kind of experience every night since last 30 days, what should i do, and how dangerous it is?

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Unfortunately this much information is not adequate to come to a diagnosis of your illness. Kindly consult a doctor and provide more details about your complaints. ...  Read More

Require a speech therapist for laryngeal paralysis one side , (arytenoid ). i have the video footage of laryngoscopy

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U will get a speech therapy in ur nearby medical college ...  Read More

My grandmother age is 77 she suffering from right side paralysis, she unable to speak clearly unable to move right side leg and hand in homeopathy treatment is available for this conditions please suggest

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Hello Practo User, use homoeopathic medications for your problem to get Instant and effective results.Its Curable, no need to worry about. Homoeopathic medicines plays Excellent role to treat Such pr ...  Read More

Hello dr.. My father had right side paralysis attack and my father can't move right hand why it is so what is treatment of this condition can we give massage to my father in this condition.

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This sounds like a classic case of cva/stroke ...  Read More

She got paralysis attack today, earlier 10 year ago got facials attack but got cure. Now COVID+ve also Also suffering from survical / neck Pl advise

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Consultation for detailed discussion and medication is advisable ...  Read More

Do people with periodic paralysis recover to normal functioning? Asked for 59 years male , who has high serum potassium abt 9 and has got periodic paralysis. Is esrd , 4 years on dialysis .

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Need to take proper follow up with doctor and advice as per same. ...  Read More

My father had periodic paralysis last week . We admitted him and took treatment Potassium levels at the start being 9 And after discharge being 6.2 He is a dialysis patient , and goes 3 times a week for dialysis. After a day of discharge he is having the same problem. Not able to walk . . Wt to do ? Is it repeating of the paralysis. Can someon

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Dear sorry to hear that . But this information is not sufficient. Need more details ...  Read More

My mom had accident 2 years ago after surgery she got paralysis. Now she can walk but not perfect but right hand movement not going on. If I can continue physiotherapy she can full recover or effect daily activities for herself.

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U can continue her physiotherapy after examination by a senior physiotherapist for what sort of weakness flaccid or spastic group muscle power examination ...  Read More

My mom had right side paralysis after accident. After physiotherapy now she can walk with stick but hand movement not done.. what treatment given to her now.. here some recent report of last mri and when accident was done at 2019. . She will recover or not fully.

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There is some form of brain injury She may / may not recover completely depends on the treatment given I would suggest do not stop with physio . If stopped start again gradually and progress to see ...  Read More

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