Features of psycho-emotional disorders in idiopathic neuropathy of the facial nerve in men and women.

Abstract

84 patients (36 men, 48 women) were examined with severe NFN. Clinical neurological and psycho-emotional analysis (anxiety and depression) were investigated . The correlation between the severity of emotional disorders and a protracted recovery period in a group of women has been established. At the same time, anxiety in the dynamics increased despite the positive clinical dynamics. In males, however there was significant lower severity of anxiety, as well as that there was a regression as the restoration of the function of the facial nerve (FN). The obtained data is recommended to use when choosing the preferable treatment methods.