What is Melkerson Rosenthal syndrome?

Melkerson Rosenthal syndrome is a health condition that has no known cause. This disease affects the nervous system and, among other things, causes paralysis of the muscles in the face. Although genetics can play a role in a state, it often occurs in patients with Crohn's disease or sarcoidosis. The face muscles are paralyzed and swelling occurs in the face tissue - especially the upper lip. The language can get and develop folds.

"Scrotal Language" is another term for this status of the raised language. If the surface of the tongue is deeply irritated, acid or spices in food can give the tongue a sense of burning. With extreme cases that have very deep combs, infection can occur or food can be stuck. As a result, the breath of the person can feel bad.

This symptoms are usually solved, but there may be another attack. Repeated swelling after the range of new attacks could become permanent. Over time, swelling can also deteriorate and clearer. The affected lip can develop combs and unusual browning colorAnd it can be difficult to touch.

Although Melkerson Rosenthal syndrome is not curable, the symptoms of the disease can be controlled by drugs. Facial swelling can be improved with steroids and other medicines that reduce inflammation. Treatment such as tissue massage or electrotherapy could also benefit the appearance of the face. Surgery on affected nerves and inflamed tissue is possible - and sometimes prescribed - but the benefits of this operation have not been proven since 2011.

This syndrome is associated with the presence of other diseases. These diseases are autoimmune, which means they are caused by the body attacking their own cells. Crohnnemoc is one such condition. It is a digestive disorder in which the intestinal lining is inflamed, various problems such as liver inflammation or even eyes are occurring in the production of stools.

sarcoidosis is another autoimmune state in which swollen different parts of the body such as LYmfatic nodes or lungs. Both of these conditions can show Melkerson Rosenthal syndrome as part of symptoms. The basic reasons for Melkerson's symptoms have not been unknown since 2011. However, specific types of genes can dictate who develops Melkerson Rosenthal syndrome and who doesn't.