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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.Bell''s palsy is a form of cranial mononeuropathy VII. It is the most common t... |
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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.
Tests
Blood tests for sarcoidosis or Lyme diseaseMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI)Electromyography (EMG)Nerve conduction tes...
Treatments
You must take these drugs early(preferably within 24 hours of when symptoms start) for them to be most effective. How...
Prevention
Safety measures may reduce the risk of head injury. Many of the other factors that lead to this disorder are not pre...
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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