Bell's Palsy Learning Center
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Bell's palsy is a temporary form of facial paralysis that occurs with damage to the nerve that controls movement of the muscles in the face. |
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Symptoms
Symptoms usually start suddenly, and range from mild to severe. They may include: Change in facial expression (for ex...
Causes
Bell's palsy is a form of cranial mononeuropathy VII. It is the most common type of this nerve damage. Bell's palsy a...
Tests
Blood tests for sarcoidosis or Lyme disease; Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI; Electromyography (EMG; Nerve conduction...
Treatments
In many cases, no treatment is needed. The goal of treatment is to relieve symptoms. Corticosteroids or antiviral (ac...
Complications
Abnormal movements, such as tears when laughing or salivation at the wrong times (synkinesis; Change in appearance of...
Prevention
Safety measures may reduce the risk of head injury. Many of the other factors that lead to this disorder are not prev...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider right away if your face droops or you have other symptoms of Bell's palsy. Your health...
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