Facial neuritis should be treated in the Department of Neurology.

Written by Zhang Hui
Neurology
Updated on June 29, 2025
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Facial neuritis is a typical disease in the field of neurology, so it is necessary to register under the neurology department. Neurologists have rich experience in the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of facial neuritis. Essentially, facial neuritis is a non-specific inflammatory response of the body. Before the onset, the patient may have been exposed to viral infections or stimuli such as cold wind on the face, leading to paralysis in the facial nerve distribution area, such as weakened eyelid closure, shallower nasolabial folds, and deviations of the mouth corner with drooling. Additionally, patients may experience herpes in the external ear canal's eardrum, accompanied by a decrease in taste at the front of the tongue. Neurologists will treat patients with corticosteroids and B vitamins.

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Facial neuritis should be seen in the Department of Neurology.

Facial neuritis is a type of cranial nerve disease and is one of the most common diseases in neurology. Therefore, appointments for facial neuritis should be made in the department of neurology. Neurologists have extensive experience in the diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and treatment of facial neuritis. This disease is mainly caused by idiopathic facial nerve palsy, resulting in edema of the facial nerve, which suffers from ischemia and hypoxia due to compression within the facial nerve canal, leading to functional impairment. Some patients may also experience hypersensitivity to sound, external auditory canal herpes, and taste disorders, among other symptoms. Neurologists will provide appropriate treatment based on the patient's condition, such as administering corticosteroids, and vitamins B1, B12, and others for management. Rehabilitation departments may also be consulted to provide rehabilitation exercises. (Please consult a professional doctor for medication guidance and do not self-medicate.)

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Is facial neuritis the same as facial paralysis?

Facial neuritis can lead to facial paralysis, but facial paralysis can be divided into central facial paralysis and peripheral facial paralysis. Generally, facial paralysis caused by facial neuritis is peripheral facial paralysis. This means that there might be incomplete closure of the eyelids and deviation of the mouth corners. If central facial paralysis is considered, it generally does not lead to incomplete closure of the eyelids. Central facial paralysis is mainly caused by cerebrovascular diseases or other diseases of the brain or brainstem, whereas facial neuritis is due to damage to the facial nerve.

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Nursing Measures for Facial Neuritis

Facial neuritis is a nonspecific inflammatory response of the facial nerve, which can cause paralysis of the facial expression muscles. Patients may exhibit symptoms such as crooked mouth, drooling, incomplete eye closure, and a shallower nasolabial fold. The nursing measures for facial neuritis mainly include: First, it is essential to protect the eyes. Since some patients with facial neuritis may experience reduced tear gland secretion, their eyes can become very dry, and it is advisable to use eye drops. Additionally, some patients may not be able to fully close their eyes, allowing dust and viruses to easily infect the cornea and cause keratitis. It is necessary to cover the eyes with a moist gauze, especially during sleep at night. Second, patients should avoid spicy and irritating foods and adhere to a bland diet. Third, it is important to keep the face warm, and it is best for patients to wear a mask. (Note: The doctor's answer is for reference only. Please use medication under the guidance of a professional physician and do not self-medicate.)

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Facial neuritis should be treated in the Department of Neurology.

Facial neuritis is a typical disease in the field of neurology, so it is necessary to register under the neurology department. Neurologists have rich experience in the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of facial neuritis. Essentially, facial neuritis is a non-specific inflammatory response of the body. Before the onset, the patient may have been exposed to viral infections or stimuli such as cold wind on the face, leading to paralysis in the facial nerve distribution area, such as weakened eyelid closure, shallower nasolabial folds, and deviations of the mouth corner with drooling. Additionally, patients may experience herpes in the external ear canal's eardrum, accompanied by a decrease in taste at the front of the tongue. Neurologists will treat patients with corticosteroids and B vitamins.

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Symptoms of facial neuritis

Facial neuritis, known as idiopathic facial paralysis, is a common disease in neurology. The main clinical manifestations and symptoms include acute onset, peaking within several hours to days. The primary manifestation is paralysis of the expression muscles on the affected side of the face, such as diminished forehead wrinkles, inability to open the eye, furrow the brow, or weak eyelid closure. Some patients may experience pain behind the ear, and in the tympanic membrane and external ear canal. Additionally, some patients exhibit deviation of the mouth corner, air leakage when puffing or whistling, and difficulty retaining food residues while eating or leaking water while drinking. Other patients may experience loss of taste in the anterior two-thirds of the tongue, along with secretion disorders of the salivary and lacrimal glands. Overall, the diagnosis of facial neuritis is relatively straightforward, and its clinical presentation is not particularly complex. Once the diagnosis is confirmed, timely treatment is essential, and most patients can recover.