Facial neuritis is commonly referred to as peripheral facial paralysis, the cause of which is currently unknown at this time, and may be related in some way to a neurophilic viral infection.
The cause of peripheral facial paralysis is still unclear, and it is now widely believed that neurophilic viral infections, such as the herpes zoster virus, have a role in the development of this disease. The disease often develops after upper respiratory tract infections or exposure to cold, and may be caused by acute viral infection and edema of the facial nerve in the stenomastoid foramen, leading to compression of the nerve or local blood circulation disorders resulting in facial nerve paralysis.
Most people believe that peripheral facial paralysis is also an autoimmune reaction, and that immunocompromised patients and patients with predisposing factors such as diabetes have a higher risk of developing the disease than the general population.
It is recommended that patients who are not feeling well should go to a regular hospital and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.