Right side of face noticeably drooping, but cog. skills seem good.
2007-03-15 02:06:23 · 3 answers · asked by graciemae 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Physical/Cognitive symptoms and signs will depend on which part of the brain is affected.
Right sided facial droop can certainly be the sign of a stroke, even with good cognitive skills.
However, a right sided facial droop can also be a sign of a disease affecting the right sided facial nerve (see Bell's Palsy). The way to tell the difference is: if they can wrinkle their forehead it's a stroke. If their forehead is smooth when they try to raise their eyebrows, it's a Bell's Palsy type - affecting the Facial nerve. Tricky neurology underlies this.
2007-03-15 02:10:14 · answer #1 · answered by Orinoco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There was one lady I used to know who couldn't speak, and one side of her body was completely paralyzed. But her mind was sharp as a tack. I'm guessing she had a stroke.
2007-03-15 10:03:42 · answer #2 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the ER now!!
2007-03-15 09:24:59 · answer #3 · answered by jonnyraven 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋