Swelling of the eyelids in the late stage of facial paralysis is considered to be caused by incomplete closure of the eyelids for a long period of time.
Facial paralysis itself does not cause eyelid swelling. After facial paralysis, the function of the muscles of the face that govern the eyelids is affected, and the eyelids cannot be closed completely, and the inability to close completely for a long time will lead to inflammation of the patient’s eyes, which will cause eyelid swelling.
Facial paralysis patients can use eye masks and eye drops to protect their eyes. When eyelid swelling occurs in the late stage of facial paralysis, patients should go to the hospital in a timely manner to find out the cause of the disease and then under the guidance of the doctor to carry out appropriate treatment.
Eyelid swelling in the late stage of facial paralysis may also be a combination of kidney disease, and it is recommended that the patient go to the hospital in time.