TV host suffers facial paralysis live; causes concern

CHILE.— Pamela Díaz, a Chilean host known as ' La Fiera', worried her followers after experiencing an unexpected moment during a live broadcast of the program Hay que Decirlo .

And while the renowned TV presenter was hosting her show, she began to make some unusual gestures on her face, however, these movements turned out to be involuntary .

But ' La Fiera' also had difficulty speaking, which caused alarm among her colleagues and the audience. However, after this unusual event in a broadcast of Hay que Decirlo , it was reported that Pamela Díaz suffered facial paralysis .

International media have announced that after it was reported that the renowned Chilean host suffered facial paralysis during a live program, it was indicated that Pamela Díaz had interrupted the broadcast to express that she felt something strange on her face .

“About two days ago, something strange happened to me. I arrived in Chile and told Vero that I felt something strange, that when I spoke, my mouth went to one side,” he commented live.

Likewise, the woman nicknamed ' La Fiera' indicated that she had difficulty articulating words normally.

“When I was just reading the mention of Hites, for example, my tongue curled up . And when I laugh, I do too,” added the TV presenter, detailing when she realised she was having difficulty speaking.

As expected, Pamela Díaz had to leave the set and was immediately taken to a clinic near Channel 13 to receive specialized medical attention.

Hours after the incident, the Chilean woman shared a video on Instagram detailing her health condition after suffering mild facial paralysis.

“Everyone knows what happened to me, I have a slight facial paralysis, but it will pass. Yesterday I was up late at the doctor’s. Now I came to spend a few days with my family. Thank you all for your messages,” said the TV presenter.

Finally, the Chilean host explained that doctors attributed the paralysis to high levels of stress, but fortunately her recovery was quick and without any after-effects, as she resumed her work commitments a few days later.

It is a condition that affects the movement of the facial muscles, causing partial or total loss of mobility in the affected area. Its causes may include viral infections, inflammation of the facial nerve or high levels of stress.

In most cases, symptoms are temporary and with proper treatment, full recovery is achieved within a few weeks. However, the length of the rehabilitation process depends on the cause and severity of the condition.

The most common form of facial palsy is Bell ’s palsy, which is usually temporary and its exact cause remains unknown. Associated symptoms may include difficulty closing an eye, smiling, or making other facial expressions.

*With information from Excelsior .