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ptosis MED

هُبُوطُ عُضْوٍ كالرَّحِمِ عن مَوْضِعِهِ السَّوِيّ

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The ptosis or descent of facial tissues with aging is a universal phenomenon to which much cosmetic facial surgery is directed. en.wikipedia.org

Regardless, neurotoxic ptosis is a precursor to respiratory failure and eventual suffocation caused by complete paralysis of the thoracic diaphragm. en.wikipedia.org

As no local symptoms present, a patient should be carefully observed for signs of paralysis (e.g., the onset of ptosis) and treated urgently with antivenom. en.wikipedia.org

This medical condition is known as bilateral ptosis and it is a classic, tell-tale sign of severe envenomation. en.wikipedia.org

Palatal weakness and palpebral ptosis also have been reported in few patients. en.wikipedia.org

This is followed later on by symptoms typical of other elapid envenomations: a progressive flaccid paralysis, starting with ptosis and paralysis of voluntary muscles. en.wikipedia.org

An observed side effect in a minority of patients is "ptosis" or eyelid droop. en.wikipedia.org

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