Möbius Syndrome

Möbius Syndrome: Introduction

Möbius Syndrome: Möbius syndrome is a very rare condition characterized by underdevelopment of the facial nerves (particularly sixth and seventh cranial nerves) which causes facial paralysis. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Möbius Syndrome is available below.

Symptoms of Möbius Syndrome

• Infant sucking difficulty
• Inability to follow moving object with eyes
• Lack of facial expression
• Inability to smile
• Tilting head back to swallow
• more symptoms...»

See full list of 27 symptoms of Möbius Syndrome

Treatments for Möbius Syndrome

• Supportive measures depending on the nature of the symptoms:
• Speech therapy for speech problems
• Feeding alternatives if there are feeding problems e.g. special bottles
• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• more treatments...»

See full list of 8 treatments for Möbius Syndrome

Wrongly Diagnosed with Möbius Syndrome?

• Failure to diagnose Möbius Syndrome
• Undiagnosed: Möbius Syndrome

Möbius Syndrome: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Möbius Syndrome:

• Eroded corneas - due to impaired blinking ability
• Delayed speech development (see Speech symptoms)
• Mild developmental delay can occur e.g. delayed walking and crawling
• more complications...»

Prognosis for Möbius Syndrome

Prognosis for Möbius Syndrome: The prognosis is usually good with most people adapting to the condition using various therapies. They can lead normal fulfilling lives.

More about prognosis of Möbius Syndrome

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