In today's post let us understand, what is Cranial Nerve Palsy Symptoms and how it is diagnosed?
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From the brain, twelve pairs of cranial nerves are distributed to different areas of the face. These nerves run through holes present in the skull which are known as foramens. The cranial nerves controls the facial muscles, It is because of these facial muscles, people make various eye movements etc. A patient with cranial palsy, loses control over one or more muscles thus, leading to paralysis, drooping, or erratic uncontrolled movements
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Causes of Cranial Nerve Palsy
There are many reasons for a person to cranial nerve palsy. Few of them are listed below.
a) Head or facial trauma is one of the cause, as this directly damages a nerve.
b) During a surgery, due to negligence, the cranial nerves can get damaged leading to cranial nerve palsy.
c) Some conditions for example, multiple sclerosis is also one of the causes of cranial nerve palsy as it damages the nerves. Other conditions are meningitis, diabetes, high BP etc.
Additionally, Following are the points causing defects in vision:
- Poor nutrition
- Working continuously for longer periods on system.
- Hormones.
- Excess stress may contribute to seborrheic belpharitis.
- Inadequate sitting positions while watching television.
- Bad settings of lights in the study room.