The phenomenon of facial paralysis and swelling may be caused by inflammatory stimulation, side effects of drugs and other factors.
1. Inflammatory stimulation: Facial paralysis patients often have conditions such as facial nerve damage, if they are infected by bacteria, viruses and other pathogens, it may cause part of the soft tissues of the face to swell, resulting in facial paralysis and swelling.
2. Side effects of drugs: Facial paralysis patients sometimes need to use anti-inflammatory treatment with glucocorticoid drugs such as prednisone acetate in the acute phase of the treatment, and such drugs have the side effect of water and sodium retention, which can be manifested as swelling of the face, and the symptoms can be gradually relieved after stopping the use of the drugs.
If the above symptoms occur, it is recommended to go to the hospital and cooperate with the doctor for treatment.