Weakness in facial muscles

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Asked for Male, 35 Years

Hi Doctors, My father in law who is 62 years old, hypertension patient, is experiencing weakness on the left side of his face. For example, if he is smiling, only one side of the face is working properly. Whom shall we connect and what to do to overcome this situation.

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Dr. Raghav Kapoor

Neurologist 12 yrs exp Delhi

A neurologist, to see if this is a brain stroke or bells palsy.

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Dr. Amitabh Gupta Neurologist 25 yrs exp Delhi · Accepted Answer

Dr. Amitabh Gupta

Neurologist 25 yrs exp Delhi

Needs immediate treatment as weakness due to facial nerve.

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