What should parents do when a child has peripheral nerve paralysis 7?

Peripheral nerve paralysis 7 is a common disease of all ages. Although the disease is not life-threatening, it can cause children to experience many uncomfortable emotions, both physically and mentally.

Peripheral nerve paralysis 7 is a disease that is commonly referred to as wind hit. This disease is very common, can be seen in all ages, all genders. What if unfortunately your baby has this disease? Here,  aFamilyToday Health  will share with you information about this disease.

Nerve paralysis of peripheral 7

7th nerve paralysis peripheral (Bell's Palsy), also known as Bell's palsy or hemiplegia face, distorted mouth. This is when nerves controlling the muscles on one side of the face become inflamed and swollen, causing one side of the child's face to become distorted. This can make it difficult for your child to move his or her mouth, eyelids or nose.

Although the disease is not life-threatening, it does cause facial deformity. Without treatment, the disease can affect the ability to work, communicate and make it difficult for the child to eat and drink.

This disease can appear in all age groups. Mostly, the disease will subside within a few weeks, but there are also cases where the disease will stay with the child for life.

The cause of peripheral nerve paralysis number 7 in young children

There are many reasons that cause children to have peripheral nerve paralysis 7, but over 75% of cases are due to sudden colds that directly affect nerve number 7, causing peripheral facial paralysis. In addition, there are a number of other causes such as:

Genetic

Children infected with viruses such as rubella , herpes ...

Children with diseases such as diabetes , colds, flu, otitis media , facial trauma ...

In any season, children can get it, but the cold season and the season change is more common.

Signs of peripheral nerve paralysis 7

Sometimes it can be so mild that it is hard to detect with the naked eye. Symptoms usually come on suddenly, and sometimes babies will feel pain behind or in front of their ears for a few days or hours before onset. Symptoms usually appear only on one side of the face:

Sagging face, unusually stiff, the mouth is distorted to the side, especially the corner of the mouth

Eyes not closed or open wide even while sleeping

The middle nucleus deviated to the paralyzed side

Difficult to speak and sometimes difficult to eat

Severe headache

Dry mouth due to low saliva secretion

Ear hurt

Pain around the jaw

Eye twitching

Hear loud one-ear sounds

Tears and saliva secret more

Loss of taste.

Diagnosis of peripheral nerve paralysis 7

To determine if a child has hemiplegia, distorted mouth, the doctor will conduct an examination of the child's facial nerve. If you are still unable to make an accurate diagnosis, your doctor will recommend some tests such as a CT scan (computed tomography), an MRI scan (magnetic resonance imaging) or electromyography (EMG). The reason is that the symptoms of this disease can also be caused by other illnesses such as stroke , tumor and other illnesses.

Complications of peripheral nerve paralysis 7

A child with peripheral # 7 nerve paralysis can experience a number of serious complications. There are cases where the facial nerves cannot be restored or there are cases where the child has partially or completely lost vision. In addition, this disease can also affect the movement of facial parts such as jaws, eyes ...

Treatment of peripheral nerve paralysis 7

Treatment of this disease depends entirely on the severity of symptoms. Once an accurate diagnosis is made, the doctor will establish whether an appropriate treatment for the child. Usually, the doctor will do the following:

Antiviral medication

Steroid medications to reduce facial inflammation

Physiotherapy to stimulate the facial nerves and muscles

Eye drops to protect children's eyes from drying out

In addition to following the doctor's treatment, some parents also learn about alternative treatments. However, there is currently not much evidence that these treatments are effective. If you want, you can still consult with your doctor about the following methods:

Acupuncture

Functional electrical stimulation

Relax

Vitamin therapy

What should you do if your child has peripheral No. 7 nerve paralysis?

Treating this disease can make you and your child feel tired because it affects the daily routine so much that it is difficult for them to blink, eat or even bathe. In addition to physical discomfort, children also suffer emotional pain because they can be teased by their classmates.

Therefore, to avoid being hurt by your baby, the most important thing you need to do is explain to your child about the disease and let them know that after a while, the disease will recover. You can also talk to the teacher about the child's condition to get help. In addition, you can also help your child overcome this disease in the following ways:

Have your child perform all the therapeutic exercises the doctor ordered.

If your child feels pain or discomfort, you can give them ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Alternatively, you can also use a wet towel to relieve pain in your jaw and face.

You also need to pay attention to care for the child's eyes. Use drops regularly to avoid dry eyes. If necessary, you can let your baby wear sunglasses to avoid irritation.

Peripheral No. 7 nerve paralysis can affect a child's emotions a lot, making them feel less confident. Therefore, the most important thing you need to do is be with them, give them love so they can easily overcome them. If, during the course of treatment, you feel that your child's symptoms show no signs of remission but are even more severe, bring your child to the doctor immediately.