What is Hemifacial Spasm?

What is Hemifacial Spasm?

• Hemifacial Spasm: Repeated spasms of the face muscles.
• Hemifacial Spasm: Recurrent clonic contraction of facial muscles, restricted to one side. It may occur as a manifestation of compressive lesions involving the seventh cranial nerve (FACIAL NERVE DISEASES), during recovery from BELL PALSY, or in association with other disorders. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1378)
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Hemifacial Spasm: Introduction

Who gets Hemifacial Spasm?

Profile for Hemifacial Spasm: The disorder occurs in both men and women, although it more frequently affects middle-aged or elderly women. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Hemifacial Spasm Information Page: NINDS)

How serious is Hemifacial Spasm?

Prognosis of Hemifacial Spasm: Untreated cases of hemifacial spasm generally do not lead to any dire consequences. Prognosis for treated cases varies from patient to patient. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Hemifacial Spasm Information Page: NINDS)

What causes Hemifacial Spasm?

Causes of Hemifacial Spasm: see causes of Hemifacial Spasm
Causes of Hemifacial Spasm: The condition may be caused by a facial nerve injury or a tumor, or it may have no apparent cause. Very commonly, hemifacial spasm is caused by a blood vessel pressing on the facial nerve. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Hemifacial Spasm Information Page: NINDS)

What are the symptoms of Hemifacial Spasm?

Symptoms of Hemifacial Spasm: see symptoms of Hemifacial Spasm

Hemifacial Spasm: Testing

Diagnostic testing: see tests for Hemifacial Spasm.

Misdiagnosis: see misdiagnosis and Hemifacial Spasm.

How is it treated?

Treatments for Hemifacial Spasm: see treatments for Hemifacial Spasm
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Organs Affected by Hemifacial Spasm:

Organs and body systems related to Hemifacial Spasm include:

• Nerves
• Face

Name of Hemifacial Spasm

Main name of condition: Hemifacial Spasm

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