Facial diplegia
Facial diplegia refers to bilateral facial palsy (bilateral facial palsy is much rarer than unilateral facial palsy).
Also called: Bilateral facial weakness, Facial paresis, bilateral.
Conditions associated with facial diplegia
The following conditions have been associated with facial diplegia in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
Adult-onset distal myopathy due to VCP mutation
Adult-onset distal myopathy due to VCP mutation is a medical condition that may be associated with various sym...
Alpha-B crystallin-related late-onset myopathy
Alpha-B crystallin-related late-onset myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symp...
Autosomal dominant progressive external ophthalmoplegia
Autosomal dominant progressive external ophthalmoplegia is a medical condition that may be associated with var...
Bilateral perisylvian polymicrogyria
Bilateral perisylvian polymicrogyria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and s...
Bilateral polymicrogyria
Bilateral polymicrogyria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Congenital multicore myopathy with external ophthalmoplegia
Congenital multicore myopathy with external ophthalmoplegia is a medical condition that may be associated with...
Proximal spinal muscular atrophy
Proximal spinal muscular atrophy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
Steinert myotonic dystrophy
Steinert myotonic dystrophy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Typical nemaline myopathy
Typical nemaline myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
cerebral arteriopathy, autosomal recessive, with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy 1
cerebral arteriopathy, autosomal recessive, with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy 1 is a medical c...
congenital myopathy 23
Any nemaline myopathy in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the TPM2 gene....
congenital myopathy 25
congenital myopathy 25 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome, encephalomyopathic form with methylmalonic aciduria
Mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome, encephalomyopathic form with methylmalonic aciduria is characterized by ...
Tests providers may use to investigate facial diplegia
When investigating facial diplegia, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
Symptoms commonly seen alongside facial diplegia
Dysphagia
Difficulty in swallowing....
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Fever
Body temperature elevated above the normal range....
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Muscle weakness
Reduced strength of muscles....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if facial diplegia is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom facial diplegia mean?
Facial diplegia is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. Facial diplegia refers to bilateral facial palsy (bilateral facial palsy is much rarer than unilateral facial palsy).
Which conditions are associated with facial diplegia?
Facial diplegia has been reported in association with 13 conditions in the medical literature we index, including Adult-onset distal myopathy due to VCP mutation, Alpha-B crystallin-related late-onset myopathy, Autosomal dominant progressive external ophthalmoplegia, Bilateral perisylvian polymicrogyria, Bilateral polymicrogyria. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about facial diplegia?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.