A rare case of Epstein-Barr virus-induced Bell palsy in an 18-year-old highlights the need for EBV testing in sudden facial paralysis.

Cervical radiculopathy is nerve compression in the neck, causing pain, weakness, or numbness radiating from the neck into the shoulder and arm. Skip to main content . Home ; Conditions .

A soft cervical collar can help minimize the amount of movement in the neck and thus reduce irritation of the nerve root. However, a person should not wear a cervical collar for more than 2 weeks ...

Many of my readers have found benefit from the Facial Pain Association at FacePain.org. They can also help you find experts ...

Schwannoma of the Cervical 1 Nerve Root. A 72 year-old woman presented with progressive weakness of the left arm and leg. There was no facial weakness. ... In this case, symptoms resulted from ...

Treatment to correct damage to the facial nerve may include antiviral medications, antibiotics, or steroids to reduce infection and swelling. Surgery in some patients may be required and may take the ...

Typically, surgery to relieve pressure on the facial nerve isn’t recommended. However, plastic surgery may be used to correct damage due to Bell’s palsy, such as a crooked smile or a drooping ...

Recinos said because facial nerve tumors tend to be slow-growing, it's possible to wait before operating. Clark was young, and her tumor wasn't showing signs of growth.

James Parkin, 43, from Hampshire, had the 12-hour procedure in August 2016 after surgery to remove a tumour in his facial nerve destroyed sensory function in the right side of his face.