SYNONYMS

Facial Paralysis (FP)
Facial Nerve Palsy (FNP)

SYMPTOMS

Mild weakness to total paralysis on one side of the face
Unable to close eyelid or blink
Crocodile tears
Drooling
Difficulty eating and drinking
Inability to make facial expressions, such as smiling or frowning
Facial weakness
Muscle twitches in the face
Dry eye and mouth
Headache
Sensitivity to sound
Irritation of the eye on the involved side