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How To Treat High Fever,runny Nose And Unilateral Facial Paralysis?
My 10 month old daughter has had a runny nose cold for weeks. She had a fever 1 1/2 weeks ago for 2 days and doctor found no infection or concern. Now she has had a fever of 101.5 since Thur-sat treated with ibuprofen. Last night she developed some type of unilateral facial paralysis which is very alarming noticable when crying or smiling on one side. The ER found nothing wrong this AM when she was appearing normal. viral upper resp diagnosis and sent us home with tylenol. Then when home she starts crying and making the popeye face again. I have a picture. Something is very wrong. What effects Facial Nerves? What should I do?
Thu, 30 Apr 2020
Hi,
Sudden appearance of facial palsy 1.5 weeks after a febrile illness suggests a diagnosis of Bell palsy. Here baby will have deviation angle of mouth to the opposite while crying / smiling. Later this is noticeable even at rest, and can have drooling of saliva and difficulty in closing eyes on the same side.
If this is the case, kindly take her back to doctor as this needs immediate treatment with steroids and antiviral drugs. Showing the picture, you can convince the doctor. No need to worry. Most of the children will have complete recovery in few weeks
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
Sudden appearance of facial palsy 1.5 weeks after a febrile illness suggests a diagnosis of Bell palsy. Here baby will have deviation angle of mouth to the opposite while crying / smiling. Later this is noticeable even at rest, and can have drooling of saliva and difficulty in closing eyes on the same side.
If this is the case, kindly take her back to doctor as this needs immediate treatment with steroids and antiviral drugs. Showing the picture, you can convince the doctor. No need to worry. Most of the children will have complete recovery in few weeks
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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