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“The facial nerve can become inflamed and have swelling, which leads to the inability to move the lower part of the face, move the eyebrows, or close the eyes completely,” Pace said.

This swelling restricts the nerve’s function, preventing normal transmission of signals to facial muscles. However, what triggers this inflammation remains less clear in many cases.

Hemifacial Spasm (HFS) – Involuntary twitching of facial muscles, typically affecting one side of the face, caused by compression of the facial nerve. Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia (GPN) – Sharp, ...

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