Epistemis

Sudden facial weakness

Specialty: Neurology.

  • crooked face
  • deviated mouth

Why it occurs

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  • Bell's palsy
  • Herpes zoster oticus (Ramsay Hunt)

Initial workup

Distinguish central (respect the forehead) from peripheral; if it is central or there are other deficits, stroke code.

red flags

Facial weakness that does NOT respect the forehead or with other focal symptoms → stroke (activate code).

Standard management

  • Corticoid — precocious in Bell's palsy
  • Stroke code — if it respects the forehead or there are other deficits

Educational guidance for study. It is NOT a prescription recommendation. The actual choice depends on the cause, the patient, and current guidelines.

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Area
Neurology
Listed causes
3
Treatment options
2
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