Chronic Otitis Media & Facial Nerve Palsy

||Diagnosis & Treatment || Relentcare ENT Centre, Kolazhy, Thrissur

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Chronic Otitis Media (COM) is a long-standing ear infection that can lead to serious complications, including facial nerve palsy. This occurs when infection spreads to the facial nerve, causing weakness or paralysis on one side of the face.

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Symptoms of Facial Nerve Palsy Due to COM:

✔️ Inability to close the eye or raise the eyebrow on one side
✔️ Drooping of the cheek and lips
✔️ Difficulty in speaking or eating
✔️ Persistent ear discharge and hearing loss

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Causes & Risk Factors:

🔹 Long-standing ear infections (chronic suppurative otitis media)
🔹 Presence of cholesteatoma (abnormal skin growth in the middle ear)
🔹 Bacterial toxins causing nerve inflammation
🔹 Delayed or inadequate treatment of ear infections

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Treatment at Relentcare ENT Centre:

🩺 Comprehensive Diagnosis – ENT examination, Ear endoscopy, hearing tests, and imaging (CT/MRI)
🔬 Advanced Surgical Options – Mastoidectomy, Myringoplasty, Facial Nerve Decompression
💊 Medical Management – Antibiotics, steroids, and supportive care
⚕️ Rehabilitation & Recovery – Facial physiotherapy and long-term follow-up

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Why Choose Relentcare ENT Centre?

✔️ Experienced ENT Specialist – Dr. Salison Salim Panicker
✔️ State-of-the-Art Facilities – Advanced diagnostics & surgical expertise
✔️ Personalized Treatment Plans – Tailored to each patient’s condition

📍 Visit us at Relentcare ENT Centre, Kolazhy, Thrissur for expert diagnosis and treatment of chronic ear infections & facial nerve palsy. Early intervention is key to full recovery!