Question
What are the symptoms of pediatric facial palsy?
Answer
The specific symptoms of pediatric facial palsy are determined by the damaged nerve and the location of the injury. Early manifestations are typically pain behind the ear and in the region of the mastoid. If the inflammation affects the upper nerve, it mainly manifests as muscle damage in the face, such as the disappearance of the frontal ridge. Characteristics of central nervous system injury include the disappearance of asymmetrical nasolabial grooves; lower nerve injury primarily results in difficulty in lifting the mouth. Due to varying inflammation, many patients may experience symptoms such as loss of taste and hearing.