Question
My elderly parent recently developed facial paralysis. I would like to understand what this condition is?
Answer
Facial paralysis, also known as facial neuritis or Bell’s palsy, is a common facial disorder where the facial muscles fail to operate normally, causing distortion of the mouth and eyes. This condition can affect people of any age and usually leads to an inability to control facial movements, such as raising eyebrows, closing eyes, or puckering lips.