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Bells palsy is paralysis or inactivity of facial muscle of the one side,,due to inflammation,, swelling,,or compression of the nerve which control the facial muscle,,it can occur after cold,,ear infection,,eye infection etc,,it is temporary it can subside after few weeks ,,,by proper homoeopathic treatment it is curable,,,
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If you still have residual paresis of facial muscles after 4 years of onset of confirmed bells palsy, its unlikely to improve further. But at the time you should be sure that it was bells palsy and there is not any lesion inside brain responsible for facial nerve palsy.
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Causes:
It may result when a virus, usually the herpes virus, inflames the nerve. This is the same virus that causes cold sores and genital herpes. Other viruses that have been linked to Bell's palsy include: chickenpox and shingles virus.
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With or without treatment, most individuals begin to get better within 2 weeks after the initial onset of symptoms and most recover completely, returning to normal function within 3 to 6 months. For some, however, the symptoms may last ...more
It may result when a virus, usually the herpes virus, inflames the nerve. This is the same virus that causes cold sores and genital herpes. Other viruses that have been linked to Bell's palsy include: chickenpox and shingles virus.
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With or without treatment, most individuals begin to get better within 2 weeks after the initial onset of symptoms and most recover completely, returning to normal function within 3 to 6 months. For some, however, the symptoms may last ...more
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sorry ,its not advisable to provide medicine online...
If you do start to develop Bell's palsy, over-the-counter medications such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen or aspirin can help with pain and inflammation, and the application of moist heat to the affected side can improve symptoms.
If you do start to develop Bell's palsy, over-the-counter medications such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen or aspirin can help with pain and inflammation, and the application of moist heat to the affected side can improve symptoms.
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Bell’s Palsy
Bells palsy is a condition that causes the facial muscles to weaken or become paralyzed. It’s caused by malfunction of 7th cranial nerve, and is not permanent.
Bells palsy is not uncommon. Bell's palsy can occur on either side The incidence of Bells palsy is equal in males and females, as well as in the various races
WHAT CONDITIONS CAN INCREASE THE CHANCE OF HAVING BELL’S PALSY?
Older people are more likely to be afflicted, but children are not immune to it. Chil...more
Bells palsy is a condition that causes the facial muscles to weaken or become paralyzed. It’s caused by malfunction of 7th cranial nerve, and is not permanent.
Bells palsy is not uncommon. Bell's palsy can occur on either side The incidence of Bells palsy is equal in males and females, as well as in the various races
WHAT CONDITIONS CAN INCREASE THE CHANCE OF HAVING BELL’S PALSY?
Older people are more likely to be afflicted, but children are not immune to it. Chil...more
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Firstly let me explain to you what Bell's Palsy is. Its a one - sided paralysis of the face, due to inflammation leading to swelling and compression of the facial nerve, which supplies that part of the face. There is no one particular reason as to what can cause it, but mostly commonly implicated is a viral infection, affecting the nerve and remains dormant unless exposed to some sort of stressful situation, when the virus gets reactivated. You shouldn't worry much as its a self-limiting disease...more
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