Bell's Palsy Questions & Answers, What is Bell's Palsy?

Asked for Female, 31 years old from 24 Parganas

Hello, My mother is suffering from Bell's palsy since 20th nov16, as she is diabetic Dr. did not have her prednisone steroid within 72 hours after the attack. Now it been 3moths over Dr. asked us to stop physiotherapy now but it's not cured. We have consulted couple of neurologist but they are saying nothing can be done now after 3 months. My mother become too upset and me too. Should I go anywhere outside of Kolkata for further treatment, can it be cured, can she smile again. Please help me with your valuable suggestion .Thanks.

Dentist•Thane

Best is she has been though physiotherapy how about she continuing her on daily basis, then blowing the baloon exercise ,blowing the same side of the face without baloon it will significantly improve over a period of time. It may not be 100 percent nrmal but will be close. Age is also one of the factors thats what I understand and experience. 2 warnings keep her away from TV, Stress, cold weather cover uself well these might aggrevate it.

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Asked for female, 26 years old from Faridabad

Hello Doctor, I am 26 year old male, Suddenly,I feel sensation on my face (right side) kind of numbness, I don't have any kind of problem and after consulting to doctor he said that it may Facial numbness on one side Acoustic neuroma Diabetes mellitus Bell's palsy Stroke Peripheral nerve trauma (see Nerve symptoms) Trigeminal neuralgia But I am unable to understand that whether any kind of precautions or treatment is required or not? Please suggest.

Dr. Nikita Paprunia92%(436 ratings)

Physiotherapist•Latur

Facial stimulation for facial muscles will be helpful
facial exercises to regain your facial functions.

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Health Query

Hello sir I am suffering from piles since last year in December .I firstly take the allopathy and for long time I started homeopathy. And cured from piles in april-may. Then some liquid comes from October and I sitting for long hrs. And then again I take homeopathy treatment the liquid is stop coming. Then in last November I suffered from bells palsy of left face then I take allopathy treatment. Doc give me 4 medicines one for acidity relief for morning, 2 vitamins ,one for bells palsy medicine after 5-6 days take this medicine one night blood comes. Then I stop medicine of vitamins and continue rest 2 medicines and go to homeopathy and take medicines of piles. And then 2 days continually blood comes in morning and night and then blood stops and then I took 2 days before stiz bath some maassa type comes near anus it remains in exit point and gives pain when strain on this massage. This appearance is not on last year but appears in 2&3 times before December but all right in one day .but now persists for 2 time. Now my question is should I continue to homeopathy or try allopathy?

Dr. Amit Beniwal89%(114 ratings)

MBBS, MD - Medicine, Masters In Evidence...read more

General Physician•Delhi

Piles Haemorrhoids, also known as piles, are swellings containing enlarged blood vessels found inside or around the bottom (the rectum and anus)
No matter what you go in for allopathy/homeowners or ayurveda, here are a few points that you can use
.gradually increasing the amount of fibre in your diet – good sources of fibre include fruit, vegetables, wholegrain rice, wholewheat pasta and bread, pulses and beans, seeds, nuts and oats
drinking plenty of fluid – particularly water, but ...more

Asked for Male, 50 years old from Kolkata

I have affected by bell palsy in my left face has made partial facial paralysis. Under treatment of prednisolone 10mg with stamlo 10 mg to check high bp (hg 150/100) and Zovirez 400 mg tds. Its 7 th day. whether any further medical diagonoatic test reqd. Hw many days min req by Physio stimulation@12 min and massaging and whether any other drug may be required if instead of Wysolone.

Dr. Surbhi Agrawal94%(20256 ratings)

PDDM, MHA, MBBS

General Physician•Nashik

The treatment is fine if its acute onset bell's palsy. Wysolone will be gradually tapered and omitted. Make sure your bp is under 140/90.

Asked for female, 46 years old from new delhi

Dear sir / madammy son (22) has been diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis its early diagnosis. His hlab27 is positive. Can it be treated and cured.

Dr. Julie Mercy J David91%(41326 ratings)

Erasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physica...read more

Physiotherapist•Chennai

Ankylosing spondylitis
ankylosing spondylitis is a cause of back pain in adolescents and young adults.
Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of chronic inflammation of the spine and the sacroiliac joints
chronic inflammation in these areas causes pain and stiffness in and around the spine, including the neck, middle back, lower back, and buttocks. Over time, chronic inflammation of the spine (spondylitis) can lead to a complete cementing together (fusion) of the vertebrae, a process refer...more

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Asked for male, 32 years old from Shajapur

I am suffered of as since 2013 my lower back is fused. Can ayurvedic treatment relief ankylosing spondylitis.

Dr. Sirish Physiotherapist

BPTh/BPT

Physiotherapist•Hyderabad

Ankylosing spondylitis (as) is a chronic inflammatory disease that primarily affects the spine, causing inflammation, pain, stiffness, and potentially leading to fusion of the vertebrae. While there is currently no cure for as, treatment aims to manage symptoms, prevent complications, and improve quality of life.
Ayurvedic medicine is a traditional system of medicine that originated in india and has been practiced for thousands of years. It utilizes a holistic approach, incorporating various...more

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Asked for male, 35 years old from Mahendragarh

Sir mere anklosing spondylitis h Dr. se mujhe saaz ds or tofacitinib tablets bataee h tofacitinib se side effect hote h iski jagh or dusri davaee bata sakte ho kya.

Dr. Jayasree Ramesh89%(590 ratings)

MBBS, MD - Physical Medicine & Rehabilit...read more

Orthopedic Doctor•Mysore

As you are only 35 years it is important to do regular respiratory exercises and other physical exercises. As regards to the disease modifying drugs better to follow the advice of the treating doctor who has seen you and your reports.

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Health Query

Is there any treatment for ppms (primary progressive multiple sclerosis) my wife is suffering since december, 2017. Her right limbs are not working.

Dr. Prakhar Singh94%(9607 ratings)

MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanc...read more

General Physician•Delhi

I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
There are currently no approved medications for ppms. Treatment of ppms is focused on managing the symptoms and increasing daily functioning.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a treatment plan for you.

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Asked for male, 49 years old from Goalpara

I am suffering from ankylosing spondylitis with hla b27 positive, kindly give best treatment.

Dr. Julie Mercy J David91%(41326 ratings)

Erasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physica...read more

Physiotherapist•Chennai

Ankylosing spondylitis
ankylosing spondylitis is a cause of back pain in adolescents and young adults.
Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of chronic inflammation of the spine and the sacroiliac joints
chronic inflammation in these areas causes pain and stiffness in and around the spine, including the neck, middle back, lower back, and buttocks. Over time, chronic inflammation of the spine (spondylitis) can lead to a complete cementing together (fusion) of the vertebrae, a process refer...more

Asked for male, 19 years old from Howrah

Is functional scoliosis common? I am confused about the symptoms of two types of scoliosis.

Dr. Julie Mercy J David91%(41326 ratings)

Erasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physica...read more

Physiotherapist•Chennai

When a person has functional scoliosis, they might present with an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine, but will have no spinal rotation, and the spine's structure will still be normal. Signs and symptoms of scoliosis may include:
uneven shoulders.
One shoulder blade that appears more prominent than the other.
Uneven waist.
One hip higher than the other.
One side of the rib cage jutting forward.
A prominence on one side of the back when bending forward. Functional sc...more

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Health Query

Doctor meri umar 31 saal hai 7 saal pehly mujhe pata chala k meri reer ki haddi yani spine ghom rahi hai ab ja k x ray krwae tw pata chala k mild c ghoomi v hai doctor ny wazan uthany se mana kiya hai just or exercise batai hai mujhe ye jan'na hai ky aye scoliosis tu nahi? Mujhe boht dar lag raha internet pe es k about parh parh k .kya ye khatrnak hai? Kya es ki surgery hoti hai or kya wo khtrnak hai us doran insan mar sakta hai yan phir sari life chal nahi sakta kindly reply kijiye ga m waiting.

Dr. Piyush Saraswat86%(29 ratings)

Post Graduation, Masters in Orthopaedic ...read more

Orthopedic Doctor•Bareilly

Hi agar aapki spine ki deformity increase ho rahi hai to ye problematic ho sakta hai. Otherwise chinta na kare. Iska operation hota hai but that depends on ki kitni deformity hai, kya problem hai. Thanks.

Asked for male, 31 years old from Dharwad

I am a 32 years male suffering from ankylosing spondylitis from past 2 and half years. I have been taking jakura5 (tofacitinib) for past 8 months, but my esr and crp levels are not decreasing. I get severe back pain at night which disturbs my sleep, however there is no pain during day time, mostly due to my routine exercises in the morning. Hence kindly inform me what could be the reason of the pain in spite of taking medicine.

Dr. Julie Mercy J David91%(41326 ratings)

Erasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physica...read more

Physiotherapist•Chennai

Ankylosing spondylitis
ankylosing spondylitis is a cause of back pain in adolescents and young adults.
Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of chronic inflammation of the spine and the sacroiliac joints
chronic inflammation in these areas causes pain and stiffness in and around the spine, including the neck, middle back, lower back, and buttocks. Over time, chronic inflammation of the spine (spondylitis) can lead to a complete cementing together (fusion) of the vertebrae, a process refer...more

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Asked for male, 42 years old from Kanyakumari

I havs ankylosing spondylitis for almost 20 years now and I have been taking etoricoxib 90 mg daily once, sulphasalazine 500 twice a day, folic acid tabs and methotrexate 2 days a week for almost 18 years now due to long periods of taking nsaid etoricoxib my doctor told Mr. my kidney is showing early signs of failure. Also I have been taking bp medicines telmisartan for the past 2 years. I have mow been advised to completely stop etoricoxib and I have to advised to take paracetamol 1000 mg instead and when extreme pain waverdol. I have tried both but my pain is too extreme and all my joint hurts a lot. I am taking nirgundi ras too for thr past 1 week along with paracetamol but pain is still unbearable. Any alternative solutions in ayurveda that is safe for my kidneys and liver and which can help me with my pain in the long run. I would really appreciated any help on this please.

Dr. Piyush Saraswat86%(29 ratings)

Post Graduation, Masters in Orthopaedic ...read more

Orthopedic Doctor•Bareilly

Continuous intake of painkiller can damage kidney. For pain you can take tramadol which will very less toxic effect to kidney. Get dose of medicine adjusted. Do deep breathing exercise to relieve anxiety and in turn pain.

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Health Query

Recently I am (32 yrs) diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis, hlab27 +ve & sacroiliitis at hip joints - recently had infliximab injection, would this helpful or need medication for lifetime.

Dr. Ajay Kamat90%(21 ratings)

MS - Orthopaedics, MBBS

Orthopedic Doctor•Haldwani

To be honest, one injection will mostly not cure the illness. Ankylosing spondylitis can be a disabling condition leading to many problems. You will need physical therapy along with other medication as well as clinical assessment and other blood investigations. The duration of treatment will ultimately depend on the disease severity which will be clear if you consult an orthopaedician/rheumatologist for the same.