Weakness of facial musculature
Reduced strength of one or more muscles innervated by the facial nerve (the seventh cranial nerve).
Also called: Decreased facial muscle strength, Decreased strength of facial muscles, Face weakness, Facial muscle weakness, Facial weakness, Myasthenia of facial muscles, Reduced facial muscle strength, Weakness of face, Weakness of facial musculature.
Conditions associated with weakness of facial musculature
The following conditions have been associated with weakness of facial musculature in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
Adenylosuccinate synthetase-like 1-related distal myopathy
Adenylosuccinate synthetase-like 1-related distal myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with ...
Adult-onset chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia with mitochondrial myopathy
Adult-onset chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia with mitochondrial myopathy is a medical condition th...
Autosomal dominant optic atrophy, classic form
Autosomal dominant optic atrophy, classic form is a medical condition that may be associated with various symp...
Autosomal recessive distal nebulin myopathy
Autosomal recessive distal nebulin myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptom...
Bickerstaff brainstem encephalitis
Bickerstaff brainstem encephalitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sig...
Bilateral perisylvian polymicrogyria
Bilateral perisylvian polymicrogyria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and s...
Carey-Fineman-Ziter syndrome 1
A rare condition characterized by the association of hypotonia, Moebius sequence (bilateral congenital facial ...
Centronuclear myopathy 1
Centronuclear myopathy 1 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1F
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1F is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and si...
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4A
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4A is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and si...
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4B2
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4B2 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and s...
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4C
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4C is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and si...
Congenital fiber-type disproportion myopathy
Congenital fiber-type disproportion myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympto...
Desminopathy
Desminopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 122
Developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 122 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symp...
FLNC-related handgrip and calf weakness-distal myopathy
FLNC-related handgrip and calf weakness-distal myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with var...
Facioscapulohumeral dystrophy
Facioscapulohumeral dystrophy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome, myopathic form
Mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome, myopathic form is a medical condition that may be associated with variou...
Mitochondrial complex IV deficiency, nuclear type 2
Mitochondrial complex IV deficiency, nuclear type 2 is a medical condition that may be associated with various...
Mitochondrial myopathy-cerebellar ataxia-pigmentary retinopathy syndrome
Mitochondrial myopathy-cerebellar ataxia-pigmentary retinopathy syndrome is a medical condition that may be as...
Myasthenia gravis
Myasthenia gravis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Myopathy and diabetes mellitus
Myopathy and diabetes mellitus is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy
Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sig...
Oculopharyngodistal myopathy
Oculopharyngodistal myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Progressive external ophthalmoplegia-myopathy-emaciation syndrome
Progressive external ophthalmoplegia-myopathy-emaciation syndrome is a medical condition that may be associate...
Proximal myotonic myopathy
Proximal myotonic myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Proximal spinal muscular atrophy
Proximal spinal muscular atrophy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
Retinal vasculopathy with cerebral leukoencephalopathy and systemic manifestations
Retinal vasculopathy with cerebral leukoencephalopathy and systemic manifestations is a medical condition that...
Steinert myotonic dystrophy
Steinert myotonic dystrophy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
congenital myasthenic syndrome 9
Any congenital myasthenic syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the MUSK gene....
congenital myopathy 10b, mild variant
congenital myopathy 10b, mild variant is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and ...
congenital myopathy 22A, classic
congenital myopathy 22A, classic is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
congenital myopathy 25
congenital myopathy 25 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
mitochondrial complex IV deficiency, nuclear type 1
Any mitochondrial complex IV deficiency in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the SURF1 gene....
multiple mitochondrial dysfunctions syndrome 10
multiple mitochondrial dysfunctions syndrome 10 is a medical condition that may be associated with various sym...
muscular dystrophy, limb-girdle, autosomal recessive 29
muscular dystrophy, limb-girdle, autosomal recessive 29 is a medical condition that may be associated with var...
muscular dystrophy-dystroglycanopathy type B5
A congenital muscular dystrophy characterized by autosomal recessive inheritance of muscular dystrophy with va...
myasthenic syndrome, congenital, 1B, fast-channel
A congenital myasthenic syndrome characterized by defects in postsynaptic neuromuscular junctions with early-o...
nemaline myopathy 2
An autosomal recessive inherited myopathy caused by mutations in the NEB gene. It is characterized by generali...
nemaline myopathy 5C, autosomal dominant
nemaline myopathy 5C, autosomal dominant is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms a...
Tests providers may use to investigate weakness of facial musculature
When investigating weakness of facial musculature, 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 ...
Fasting Glucose
Measures blood sugar after fasting to screen for diabetes and prediabetes....
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)
Reflects average blood sugar over the past 2-3 months....
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
Myasthenia Gravis Mg Lab Test
An acetylcholine receptor (AChR) antibody test is used to help diagnose Myasthenia Gravis (MG). AChR binding a...
Symptoms commonly seen alongside weakness of facial musculature
Depression
Frequently experiencing feelings of being down, miserable, and/or hopeless; struggling to recover from these m...
Dysphagia
Difficulty in swallowing....
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
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 weakness of facial musculature 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 weakness of facial musculature mean?
Weakness of facial musculature is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. Reduced strength of one or more muscles innervated by the facial nerve (the seventh cranial nerve).
Which conditions are associated with weakness of facial musculature?
Weakness of facial musculature has been reported in association with 51 conditions in the medical literature we index, including Adenylosuccinate synthetase-like 1-related distal myopathy, Adult-onset chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia with mitochondrial myopathy, Autosomal dominant optic atrophy, classic form, Autosomal recessive distal nebulin myopathy, Bickerstaff brainstem encephalitis. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about weakness of facial musculature?
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.