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Face Drawn Down On Right Side, Eye Twitching, Hurt Head A Week Ago, Headaches. Remedy?

I woke up yesterday with my face drawn down on the right side..cant smile it's like the muscles on that side of my face is not moving..my eye was twitching the day before...I did fall and hit my head on the corner of a dresser about a week ago, but shouldn't still be causing problems. Or could it be something else? I am not sick..have had some headaches, but nothing that lasts long.sorry I cant afford to pay anything reason I havent went to doctor..I'm gonna have to wait..thanks anyway
Tue, 17 Sep 2013
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Pathologist and Microbiologist 's  Response
Hi!
Welcome to HCM!
Your description suggests that you are having facial nerve palsy.
The path of facial nerve is long and complex,so there are many causes that may result in facial nerve paralysis.The most common is Bell's palsy, the exact cause is unknown most probably due to viral infection.
Bell's palsy causes sudden weakness in your facial muscles. This makes half of your face appear to droop. Your smile is one-sided, and your eye on that side resists closing.
Although for most people, Bell's palsy is temporary. Symptoms usually start to improve within a few weeks, with complete recovery in about six months however my advice is that you should get yourself examined by a neurologist.During the physical examination, a distinction will be made between paralysis and paresis (incomplete paralysis). paralysis is far more serious and requires immediate treatment. It must also be determined whether the forehead is involved in the motor defect or not.
I sincerely hope this will help you!take care!
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Face Drawn Down On Right Side, Eye Twitching, Hurt Head A Week Ago, Headaches. Remedy?

Hi! Welcome to HCM! Your description suggests that you are having facial nerve palsy. The path of facial nerve is long and complex,so there are many causes that may result in facial nerve paralysis.The most common is Bell s palsy, the exact cause is unknown most probably due to viral infection. Bell s palsy causes sudden weakness in your facial muscles. This makes half of your face appear to droop. Your smile is one-sided, and your eye on that side resists closing. Although for most people, Bell s palsy is temporary. Symptoms usually start to improve within a few weeks, with complete recovery in about six months however my advice is that you should get yourself examined by a neurologist.During the physical examination, a distinction will be made between paralysis and paresis (incomplete paralysis). paralysis is far more serious and requires immediate treatment. It must also be determined whether the forehead is involved in the motor defect or not. I sincerely hope this will help you!take care!