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Facial nerve palsy due to birth trauma

Alternative Names: "Seventh" cranial nerve palsy due to birth trauma Treatment: In most cases, observation to see if the paralysis will disappear is the only treatment. Permanent paralysis requires special therapy. Expectations (prognosis): Text Continues Below Full, spontaneous recovery is the typical outcome. Complications: Permanent paralysis of facial muscles on the affected side occasionally occurs. Calling your health care provider: This condition is generally diagnosed while the infant is in the hospital. Mild cases involving just the lower lip may escape observation and later be noticed by a parent, grandparent, or other visitor. If your infant's mouth does not look symmetrical when he or she cries, you may want to call your health care provider to have the problem diagnosed and rule out other conditions.

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