What Is Bell's Palsy?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
3. Inflammation or Infection
When the facial nerve swells and becomes inflamed, it increases the pressure within the Fallopian Canal.
This pressure cuts off blood and oxygen supply to the nerve cells, leading to ischemia. Some conditions are associated with influenza, different types of headaches, ear infections, hypertension, diabetes, tumors, diabetes mellitus, and facial and/or skull fractures.
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